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[Care Home]: Wheldale Heights
Location: Castleford, WF10 2PY
Contract type: Full time, 42 hours per week
Rate: £13.27 per hour
Are you an experienced Cook looking for a new challenge?
Join Wheldale Heights care home in Castleford as our new Cook.
In this role, you’ll cook delicious, healthy, and nutritious meals for the people we support.
Meal times are an important part of our daily routine, even more so for those living in care homes. You’ll ensure everyone has a positive dining experience, increasing nutritional intake, promoting social interaction, and building a sense of community. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference every day.
About Exemplar Health Care
Wheldale Heights is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.
We support adults living with:
- Complex mental health needs
- Neuro-disabilities, including Huntington’s disease and Parkinson’s disease
We offer: ✔ Stable and secure employment ✔ Great benefits and perks ✔ Plenty of opportunities to learn, develop, and progress
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About the Role
Our Cooks prepare and serve delicious, nourishing meals tailored to a variety of dietary requirements. No day is the same, but your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing, cooking, and serving food
- Understanding individual needs, preferences, and dietary requirements
- Developing and adjusting menus based on feedback
- Complying with food hygiene standards
- Maintaining records and completing checks
- Working closely with our Catering Team
You’ll put people at the heart of everything you do. We guarantee great rewards for every contribution.
For those new to the care sector, induction, buddy support, and ongoing training are provided to help you settle in quickly.
📖 Read more: Download our job description
About You
A perfect candidate will align with our values – fun, integrity, responsiveness, success, and teamwork.
You should also have:
- A strong passion for cooking, with experience creating delicious and nutritious meals for diverse diets
- Creativity in menu development and food preparation
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Strong verbal and written communication
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While a food hygiene certificate and catering qualification are preferred, they are not mandatory.
What We Offer
We provide great rewards and perks, including:
- Excellent supervision and peer support
- Learning opportunities & career progression
- Access to wages before payday
- Discounts on retail and lifestyle products
- Free DBS check
- 24/7 counselling and support
- Blue Light Card eligibility
How to Apply
If this sounds like the next step for you, we’d love to hear from you!
📞 Call 01977 630830 or 📧 email pod5@exemplarhc.com
Please note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We cannot sponsor or take over an employment visa at this time.
⚠️ Warning: We will never ask for payment for job opportunities. If you are asked for money, please contact recruitment@exemplarhc.com.
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