Elysium Healthcare
Cook Manager
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Cook Manager
Cook – Full-Time Role
Ready for a Cook role that lets you unleash your creativity? Join Rosebank House as part of the Hospital team working 37.5 hours a week, crafting daily meals for service users, staff, and visitors. Join us in creating delicious meals while preparing and supporting colleagues in a social and enjoyable working environment.
The Exciting Part
Our calendar is packed with events, festive occasions, and special days—including World Food Day, Christmas, and Easter—giving you the opportunity to showcase your talents and bring creative flair into every meal.
As a Cook, You Will Be Responsible For
- Preparing, planning, and cooking meals of the highest standard, tailoring dishes to special requests and dietary requirements
- Serving food and beverages in a professional and courteous manner to service users, staff, and visitors
- Supporting events by crafting bespoke menus and menus for celebrations
- Ensuring cost-effective purchasing through proper menu planning, costing, and stock control
- Adhering to strict hygiene and safety standards, including ’Safer Food, Better Business’ guidelines and Food Hygiene Regulations
- Maintaining stock rotation, storage, and log keeping (HACCP records, temperature logs, cleaning schedules)
- Taking full shift responsibility for smooth catering operations
- Developing innovative, healthy meal plans that align with nutritional standards
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To Be Successful In This Role, You'll Need
- 18 years of age or older
- GCSE English or equivalent
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (mandatory)
- Intermediate Food Hygiene (desirable)
- Experience in a food preparation or kitchen management role
- Hands-on ability in:
- Menu creation
- Cost control and budget allocation
- Stock management and ordering
Where You Will Be Working
📍 Location: Rosebank House, Lower Henley Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5LE
About Rosebank House A modern, purpose-built 24-hour specialist care home for individuals with complex mental health needs (many having left hospital under a Mental Health Act placement). The service supports:
- Community independence training
- Employment, education, and social inclusion
- Strong local partnerships (access to college, work placements, and community amenities)
What You’ll Get With Elysium Healthcare
Elysium Healthcare prioritises the wellbeing of those who care for others, offering a comprehensive benefits package:
✅ Salary: £28,000 (annual base rate) ✅ Holiday: 33 days (including bank holidays) – • Your birthday off • Flexible opportunity to add extra leave ✅ Development: Unlimited career growth and training opportunities ✅ Ely-Vate – a discount and savings portal for healthcare professionals ✅ Wellbeing: Support, employee wellbeing initiatives, and open social engagement to balance work-life harmony ✅ Blue Light Card – access to exclusive offers and discounts ✅ Life Assurance – a reassuring safety net ✅ Stream Pay app – flexibility with earned wage access and financial support features ✅ 24/7 GP access & second medical opinion ✅ Maternity Package – tailored support for new parents ✅ Pension contribution – helping secure your long-term future ✅ Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local parking
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About Your Next Employer
Elysium Healthcare – A division of Ramsay Health Care
- Global health leader (86,000+ employees across 10 countries)
- 85+ UK services covering Mental Health, Neurological disorders, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Children & Education
- Engaging career progression within the organisation
Recruitment Commitments
- Safer recruitment following all suggested government guidelines
- Disability Confident Employer – inclusive hiring practices
- Safeguarding compliance – individual responsibility to uphold service user welfare
All candidates undergo a DBS check as part of the recruitment process.
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