Job description
Passionate about preparing and cooking good homemade food that’s nutritious and delicious? If so, we want to hear from you!

Rosewood Court are on the lookout for talented, enthusiastic and passionate Cooks/Chef’s to join our Relief Bank team. You will be based at our small and friendly Housing Scheme in Wellingborough (NN8 1LQ) providing invaluable cover during busy periods ensuring our residents and guests have a quality dining experience.

The Restaurant offers a wide variety of delicious homemade traditional and nutritious foods, and you will play a vital role in the planning, preparation and cooking.
• Role: Cook - Relief Bank
• Hours: Relief cover to meet operational needs (holidays & absences)
• Rate: £12.00 per hour
• Location: Rosewood Court, Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1LQ
• Closing Date: 30th September 2024

Main responsibilities:
• Be responsible for providing homemade traditional meals.
• Offer residents an excellent choice of meals which provide good nutritional value.
• Assist with other kitchen duties and ensure HACCP is followed.
• Ensure the menus are prepared within budget.
• Be committed to always provide the highest standards of hygiene

Our Ideal Cook/Chef:
• Experience of working in a similar environment
• Previous experience of budgeting.
• Possess high kitchen standards.
• Have a presence at front of house.
• Ability to inspire and support the catering team.
• Have empathy and understand our residents’ needs and dietary requirements.
• Team player
• Passionate and enthusiastic with excellent communication skills.

Our Process

We are looking to get the right people onboard ASAP and will be interviewing throughout the process (apply early to avoid disappointment). To be successful in this post you will need to be able to provide 2 satisfactory references, medical clearance and Home Office Right to Work clearance.

We strive to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community and support Extracare’s mission of providing better lives for older people.

Extracare does not participate in the current “UK Visa Sponsorship” scheme.

Don’t miss out! Click ‘apply’ now to make a difference to the lives of older people as our Cook - Relief Bank.