Posted 26 June, 2026 Hartshead Manor logo

Job details

  • Salary £13.05 per hour Overtime payments
  • Role Cook / Chef
  • Hours Full Time
  • Location Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire
  • Job Reference HMCook01

Job summary

Chef/Cook 

Location: Cleckheaton
Salary: £13.05 per hour
Hours: 36hrs - 07.00-16.00pm - occasional shift to 18.00pm - alternate weekend
Type: Permanent

What They’re Looking For

Roche Health Care is seeking someone who shares their values:

  • Commitment to quality
  • Passionate care for residents
  • Respect and dignity in every interaction
  • Trust and teamwork across the staff

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious meals and refreshments
  • Cater to specialist dietary needs
  • Maintain food documentation and hygiene standards
  • Keep kitchen and storage areas clean and organized
  • Work collaboratively with the care team to support older residents, including those with dementia

Requirements

  • Previous catering experience required
  • NVQ or 706/1 and 706/2 qualifications preferred (not essential)
  • Current Basic Food Hygiene certificate
  • Experience in elderly care settings preferred
  • Ability to cook from scratch using basic ingredients
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Genuine interest in working in a caring environment

Perks & Benefits

  • Overtime pay
  • Pension scheme
  • Shopping vouchers and reward incentives
  • Generous refer-a-friend scheme
  • Uniform provided
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Friendly and welcoming workplace
  • Employer committed to staff wellbeing
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Roche Health Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels valued.