Job details
- Salary £13.15 per hour 13.15
- Role Cook / Chef
- Hours Full Time
- Location Manchester, Greater Manchester
Job summary
Doves Nest Nursing Home is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic
Cook to join our friendly catering team. This is a permanent position
working 8am – 6pm on a set shift pattern.
At Olea Care Group,
our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a
workplace where staff feel valued, supported, and able to grow. We
invest in training, development, and recognition because we know our
teams are central to delivering exceptional care.
About the Role
As part of our catering team, you will:
• Prepare and
serve nutritious, appetising meals in a timely manner
•
Present meals to a high standard
• Work closely with care
staff to understand and meet the dietary needs of our residents
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well?organised kitchen environment
Qualities
• Empathy and compassion — understanding the importance of
food in residents’ wellbeing and dignity.
• Patience and
calmness — maintaining a positive attitude during busy or challenging
moments.
• Reliability — consistent attendance and commitment
to delivering high?quality service.
• Attention to detail —
ensuring meals are presented well and meet individual dietary
requirements.
• Respect for diversity — valuing cultural,
religious, and personal food preferences.
• Commitment to
safeguarding — recognising the role nutrition plays in resident safety
and health.
• Willingness to learn — openness to training,
feedback, and continuous improvement.
• Positive attitude —
enthusiasm for creating enjoyable mealtime experiences.
•
Integrity — acting professionally and upholding confidentiality and
care standards.
Why Join Olea Care Group?
• Competitive rate of pay
• Clear progression
opportunities
• Strong focus on staff development and
training
• Recognition awards
• Loyalty rewards
after 6 months
• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• Christmas
bank holiday enhancements
• Free parking
• Company
pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life
insurance
• Supportive, open?door management culture
Additional Information
• The successful candidate will be
required to complete a DBS check.
• Work location: In person
at Doves Nest Nursing Home.
Skills / Qualifications:
- Skills • Food preparation and cooking — ability to produce nutritious
- well?balanced meals to a high standard. • Menu planning — understanding of dietary needs
- texture?modified diets
- allergies
- and cultural preferences. • Food safety and hygiene — strong knowledge of HACCP
- infection control
- and safe kitchen practices. • Time management — ability to prepare and serve meals on schedule
- especially during busy periods. • Communication skills — effective liaison with care staff to understand residents’ needs and preferences. • Organisation — maintaining a clean
- safe
- and well?structured kitchen environment. • Record keeping — completing temperature logs
- stock checks
- and compliance documentation accurately. • Adaptability — adjusting menus or meal plans quickly based on resident needs or stock availability. • Teamwork — working collaboratively with the wider care team to support a smooth service.