Posted 04 June, 2026 The Old Vicarage logo

Peripatetic Bank Cook|Paid Breaks

The Old Vicarage Shropshire

Job details

  • Salary £16.00 per hour
  • Role Cook / Chef
  • Hours Part Time
  • Location Oswestry, Shropshire

Job summary

Surecare Group has been providing general nursing care for our residents since 2003. Our homes operate under our ethos ‘Care, Quality & Compassion’ which is at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for a Peripatetic Bank Cook to join our Regional Bank Team where you will work across a number of our Care Homes within a specified region.

Our Homes:

Hafod House Residential Home ( LL14 6HF)

Old Vicarage Nursing Home (SY11 3JS)

Vyrnwy Nursing Home ( SY22 6AU)

To be considered for the Bank Cook, it is essential that you have demonstrative culinary experience, preferably in a hospitality environment, accompanied by a relevant catering qualification and, as a minimum, the Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Cook Specification:

· Menu planning and control, Food purchasing and supplies, Management and supervision of kitchen staff, Health and safety and quality control

· Carrying out duties at all times in a manner which has appropriate regard to the health, safety and welfare of both themselves and others and reports any equipment that is, or is thought to be, not in good working order

· To monitor and ensure that food preparation and delivery is always undertaken within a clean and safe environment.

· Being conversant with and following key home policies, e.g. Health and Safety, COSHH, Food Hygiene etc.

· To promote the food service as a key contributor to determining the Home’s reputation and attractiveness

Work Experience:

? A recognised and appropriate qualification in food preparation/cooking, at least to NVQ level 2

? Basic certificate in Food hygiene.

? At Least 1 year experience in commercial or institutional catering, providing varied menu.

? Conversant with Environmental Health and Health and Safety regulations/legislation etc. governing the preparation, storage and cooking of food.

? Able to drive, hold a full licence and have access to a car

? Satisfactory Enhanced DBS

Benefits:

  • Company Pension
  • Free On-site parking
  • Paid Breaks
  • Competitive hourly rates
  • Friendly Working Environment
  • Various shifts available

To apply for the Bank Cook, please submit your CV, along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience, professional achievements, and your motivation for joining our Team.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team. While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.