Cook - Bank - Days/Weekends

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Blackburn
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Meal Preparation Dietary Management Menu Planning Food Safety Stock Management Quality Control Customer Service Catering

FULL DESCRIPTION

Cook - Bank - Days/Weekends

Make a difference every day and give back to your community! This role will be based at Hawkhurst Residential Home in Blackburn, Lancashire. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 26 residents, living with a range of physical and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident’s individual abilities.

Benefits of becoming our Cook

  • Hourly rates of pay ranging from £12.96 to £13.32 per hour dependent upon qualification level
  • Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
  • Fully funded DBS
  • Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
  • Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate!

Responsibilities of our Cook

  • Preparing meals, snacks and beverages in line with our residents’ dietary requirements
  • Undertaking quality checks on food prepared and food being stored
  • Planning menus in line with the preferences and requirements of our residents
  • Assisting with food service to allow our residents a dignified dining experience
  • Maintaining stock records in line with company policy and food safety regulations
  • Ordering stock and maintaining accurate records
  • Maintaining a hygienic and tidy kitchen and supporting with deep cleaning tasks

What we’re looking for in our Cook

To be successful within this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. You will be an experienced Cook, ideally holding a Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification, though this is not essential as [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] can support you with the training necessary for this role.

If you feel have the skills and experience to become our Cook please click ‘apply’ today, and we’ll ensure to be in touch!

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