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Cook Contract – Mosswood Care Home, Linwood
Mosswood Care Home in Linwood provides expert 24-hour nursing care for older adults living with dementia or physical disabilities. Our friendly, dedicated team ensures residents enjoy a warm, supportive environment with fantastic facilities—including welcoming social areas, a hair salon, a reminiscence room, and even a cinema. Rated all 5s by the Care Inspectorate and proudly holding a 9.9 score on carehome.co.uk, Mosswood is recognised for delivering outstanding care. We’re currently seeking compassionate local candidates to join us in providing top-quality support and engaging activities that make a real difference in residents’ lives.
Role Details
- Rate: £13.92 per hour
- Contract: 16 or 32 hours per week
- Benefits:
- Paid PVG (Protected Version Standards Vulnerable Group) checks
- Uniform provided
- Pension
- 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)
- No late evenings or split shifts – consistent working pattern with genuine work-life balance
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
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Role Overview
As Cook, you will play a vital role in preparing and serving high-quality, nutritious meals that enhance residents’ wellbeing and daily enjoyment. This is a rewarding position where your cooking provides comfort, routine, and pleasure to those you support.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety at all times
- Work with fresh ingredients to support menu planning and contribute to a varied, balanced dining experience
- Ensure the kitchen operates smoothly and efficiently as part of a supportive team
- Deliver quality food daily, balancing consistency with flexibility
What We Are Looking For
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- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Experience in a kitchen or food preparation role
- Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Positive, reliable, and passionate approach to care and cooking
About Us
Mosswood Care Home is part of the Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and fostering supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.
Our five core values—Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity—guide everything we do, shaping the care we provide and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we’d love to hear from you.
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