Cook

P1938 – COOK – St. Joseph’s Residential Care HomeJob Reference: P1938

Location: Coleshill, Warwickshire

Closing Date: 30 June 2026Hours Per Week: 15Employment Type: PermanentVacancy details

Coleshill, Warwickshire

15 Hours Per Week

Salary £12\.93 Per Hour

Do you have a passion and commitment to working for a charitable organisation that supports people in need in the care sector to improve their quality of life.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced Cook to join our St Joseph’s Residential Care Home for the elderly and people with dementia.

As Cook you will support the Kitchen Manager by preparing and cooking nutritious, well\-balanced meals in accordance with agreed menus, individuals dietary requirements, HACCP procedures and relevant food safety legislation. The role requires a strong commitment to maintaining excellent standards of hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen organisation, while working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a positive and dignified dining experience for all residents. Working between the hours of 7am – 6pm dependent on the needs of the kitchen, 2 days a week and every other weekend

The post holder will be expected to work in line with our workplace values which are:

· Compassionate – We are compassionate

· Respectful – We are respectful (we respect individuals and uphold their dignity)

· Challenge – We challenge injustice

· Excellence – We seek excellence

· Collaborative – We are collaborative

· Work with – We work with people’s strengths (to achieve their potential)

· Inclusive – We are inclusive

Father Hudson’s Caritas is a committed employer that proactively pursues our ambitions for equality, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, building on our core values.

As a reward for your dedication to our services we offer the following:\-

Benefits:\-

· Pension with Employer contributions. We will enroll you into the Father Hudson’s Caritas pension scheme with Standard Life after 3 months of service. You do not have to do anything – it will happen automatically, however if you do not receive information to your home address you should speak to your relevant/appropriate manager. · BHSF Health Insurance https://online.bhsf.co.uk/apply/father\_hudsons\_society\_k4p – Life insurance. · BHSF Health Cash Plan https://online.bhsf.co.uk/apply/father\_hudsons\_society\_bg

· Death in Service Benefit – You will receive details upon starting employment.

· BHSF Employee Assistance Program which includes in the moment support and access to structured telephonic counselling (up to 6 sessions per issue per year) based on a full clinical assessment. Management referral to face to face counselling. Management referral

to other support modalities such as CBT and EMDR. 24/7 telephone counselling advice. 24/7 health and wellbeing advice and support. 24/7 critical incident advice and support. 24/7 counselling support for those with caring responsibilities. www.colleaguesupport.co.uk – code 201790 – Core EAP portal.

· Aviva DigiCare \+Workplace which includes digital GP, NHS Repeat Prescriptions, Mental Health \& Nutritional Consultation, Annual Health Check, 2nd Medical opinion, 6 Bereavement counselling sessions. You will receive an email from Squared Health to sign up.

· Enhanced Organisation Sick Pay

· Career Development Opportunities

· Excellent free online and face to face training to help develop and enhance your skills

· Supported and bespoke full induction program

· Policies to support Work – Life balance

· Enhanced Annual Leave

· Long Service Certificates

· Employee suggestion scheme accessible via intranet · Eligible for Blue Light Card – Cost of £4\.99 – Blue Light Card \| Discounts for NHS \& Emergency Services · Charity Worker Discounts Charity Worker Discounts \| FREE Savings for Volunteers \& Staff

· Refer a friend Scheme

· On line Pay slips

To download a recruitment pack please visit the website:\- www.fatherhudsons.org.uk or alternatively e\-mail recruitmenthr@fatherhudsons.org.uk. to request a pack quoting post reference P1938\.

Closing Date : 30th June 2026

Registered Charity No. 512992

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive sufficient suitable applications

Responsible for: Assisting the Chef Manager in the provision of a high quality catering service to the residents of St Joseph's Providing catering for other departments on occasion.

Role Purpose: To prepare, cook and serve safe, nutritious and appetising meals for residents, ensuring that food is produced to a high standard and that all food safety, infection prevention and control, and health and safety requirements are consistently met within a residential care setting.

Key Tasks: Food Production

1 To prepare, cook and present meals to a consistently high standard in line with agreed menus, portion sizes and service times (breakfast, lunch, evening meal and snacks as required).

2 To plan and organise the preparation and cooking of meals in line with agreed menus, portion sizes and service times, ensuring food is produced to a consistently high standard.

3 To prepare and cook a range of meals, snacks and light refreshments, including soups, main meals, desserts and special dietary options, ensuring food is nutritious, appetising and suitable for residents’ needs.

4 To ensure all food is prepared, cooked, stored and served in accordance with food hygiene legislation, HACCP procedures and local kitchen standards. 5 To contribute to menu planning and daily meal provision, preparing dishes that meet residents’ dietary, nutritional, cultural and religious requirements, including texture\-modified diets, allergies and intolerances.

Full details available in Job Description on website

Pay: £12\.93 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Free parking


• On\-site parking


• Referral programme

• Coleshill, Warwickshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

• United Kingdom (required)

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