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United Kingdom

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Negotiable

Permanent

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Job title:
Cook

Salary:
£13.36 per hour

Location:
The Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton, Shropshire

Hours:
18 hours per week, permanent

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can support others every day? We’re looking for a Cook to join us at our Nursing Home in Church Stretton, Shropshire.

The Sandford Nursing Home is a happy, welcoming environment set amongst the Shropshire hills with luxurious accommodation and expert, nursing-led care.

In this role, you’ll oversee the ordering, purchasing and invoicing of supplies within budget, ensure all food is stored, prepared and cooked to the highest standards of hygiene, and plan menus that meet the dietary needs of our residents. You’ll also manage cleaning schedules, maintain kitchen equipment, and play an active role in meal preparation. With a strong focus on health and safety, you’ll lead by example, ensuring staff follow best practice while creating nutritious, well-balanced meals that support residents’ wellbeing.

Hours of work for this role are 18 hours per week; working every other weekend Saturday and Sunday (6:30am - 4pm)

Skills and experience required:

* Holds Food Safety Level Two (or higher) or equivalent

* Significant experience within a working kitchen and kitchen management

* Experience of managing a team

* Excellent food preparation skills

* Ability to present and organise arrangements for kitchen planning

* Good verbal communication skills with good written skills

* Working knowledge of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

Due to the nature of this post, the role is subject to an Enhanced with Adult Barred DBS disclosure.

What we can offer you

As well as a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available, we can offer 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata to hours worked) and Occupational Sick Pay. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme plus more. Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.

About Us

We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.

The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:

* Own it – make it happen

* Improve it - move things forward.

* Live it – show understanding and compassion

We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.

How to apply

Please apply online with your CV and cover letter.

Closing date: Monday 20th October 2025 - Interviews may take place throughout the advert

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: October 14, 2025
Job id:. CV-164865
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
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