Cook – West Yorkshire

We are looking for passionate, dedicated, and experienced cooks to join our growing team across the West Yorkshire region.

In this rewarding role, you’ll work with vulnerable individuals, supporting them to live as independently and fully as possible. Whether in nursing homes or care homes, you’ll be part of a compassionate team that is committed to providing outstanding care.

Your role will include:

✔ Preparing and cooking fresh meals to a high standard

✔ Awareness of COSHH, Health and Safety, and Food Hygiene regulations

✔ Ensuring Food hygiene and Safety standards are met

✔ Maintaining a clean and tidy kitchen

✔ Leading and motivating a team

✔ Working alongside management in the care home in all matters relating to the kitchen and welfare of the residents

✔ Complete Audits

✔ Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records

✔ Stock Control

About you

We’re looking for kind, reliable people who genuinely care about others. You’ll need:

An up-to-date Food Safety Level 3 certificate – demonstrating your credentials for the role.

A passion for care – and a belief that everyone deserves to be supported with respect and kindness.

Proof of Right to Work in the UK – we can’t place you in roles without it.

A professional reference – which shows that you have experience as a cook in a care home setting.

Excellent communication skills – allowing you to work effectively within a team

What we offer

Unity Plus App – Quick and easy communication. Digital timesheet. Instant access to all previous payslips and much more!

24/7 support –  Our supportive office and on-call team are available day and night to ensure that you feel safe and supported

Weekly pay – Paid every Friday.

Flexible hours – A zero-hour contract which means you have the flexibility to pick where and how often you work

Free ID Badge – Updated annually

Free training – Mandatory and refresher training provided in-house

Pay and hours

Pay –  £18.00 – £21.00 per hour

Pension contributions – 3% Pension contribution paid by Unity Plus when you opt in.

Flexible shifts available – Day/Night, Weekdays/Weeknights/Weekends 

Expected hours – 6 – 48 per week

Ready to apply?

We are actively recruiting for this role, so if you believe you meet the criteria and are suitable for the position, please apply below and submit a copy of your CV. You can call our office on 0330 1271 848 and speak with our team for more information.