Job Description

Lead Cook

Location: Ingleton, North Yorkshire Salary: £28,808 (Hourly Rate of £13.85) Job Type: Full Time

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• 40-hour working week
• Sociable hours – 8:00am to 6:00pm
• Paid overtime
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Uniform provided
• Subsidised meals whilst on duty
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Funded training and career development opportunities
• Friendly and supportive management team
• Stable, long-established working environment
• A welcoming team with an excellent staff culture

About the Role

My client is looking for an experienced and caring Lead Cook to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen within a well-established nursing home in Ingleton.

This is an opportunity to join a trusted care provider with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality care in a warm, welcoming environment. The kitchen plays an important role in residents' wellbeing, preparing fresh, nutritious meals that are enjoyed every day.

You'll typically prepare meals for around 30 residents, along with lunches for approximately 10 members of staff, allowing you to focus on quality, consistency and nutritional excellence rather than high-volume service.

If you're looking to step away from the pressures of restaurant service while continuing to cook fresh, homemade food that genuinely makes a difference, this could be the perfect role.

What You'll Be Doing

As Lead Cook, you'll be responsible for:

• Preparing and cooking nutritious, home-style meals to a consistently high standard
• Planning menus that cater for a variety of dietary requirements, allergies and intolerances
• Leading the day-to-day operation of the kitchen
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, cleaning and Health & Safety standards
• Managing stock rotation and food ordering
• Working alongside the Kitchen Assistant to ensure an efficient and organised kitchen
• Helping create a positive dining experience for residents every day

What We're Looking For

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Cook, Lead Cook or Chef
• Care home experience is desirable but not essential
• A good understanding of specialist diets, allergies and nutritional requirements
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• A caring, reliable and positive attitude
• Pride in producing fresh, well-presented meals
• The ability to work independently while supporting the wider team

Most importantly, my client is looking for someone who understands the difference that good food can make to residents' health, wellbeing and quality of life.

Hours

• Full-time position
• 40 hours per week
• Shifts between 8:00am and 6:00pm
• Weekend working on a rota basis
• Paid overtime available when required

Why Join My Client?

Hospitality roles offering genuine work-life balance can be difficult to find.

This position offers sociable daytime hours, a supportive management team, job security and the opportunity to cook fresh meals that have a meaningful impact on people's daily lives.

Rather than the pressures of a fast-paced restaurant environment, you'll become part of a friendly, long-standing team where quality, kindness and teamwork are valued every day.

If you're an experienced cook looking for a rewarding role with stability, excellent working hours and a welcoming team, we'd love to hear from you.

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