Care UK
Cook
Cook at Care UK, across the UK, paying £13.48 per hour. This is a apprenticeship role.
- Pay
- £13.48 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Apprenticeship · On site · Weekend work
- Location
- UK wide
- Closing date
- Sector
- Chef
23% below the typical rate for chef
Reference 561782814933452764
About the role
Are you a Cook with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with a passion for baking and pastry making? Used to leading teams? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Then join Care UK, a multi award-winning care provider as a Cook.
The Role
- Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation
- Following our main menu meal plans whilst offering residents a selection of alternatives
- Ability to bake a variety of cakes & pastries for social events & our café, catering for a range dietary requirements
- Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines
- Ensure compliance with both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen
- Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential
Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family
- Alternate weekend and social friendly working hours
- Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements* (*where applicable)
- Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
- Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
- Annual purchase holiday scheme
- Wellbeing support
- Wagestream- access your wages at any time
Career Development
We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Staff and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a Cook / Chef with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.
We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK, you’ll be joining a team who share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.
We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.
Reference: 561782814933452764 · Posted 14 minutes ago · Closes 11 Dec 2026 · Listed via Care UK
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