Cook

About Us:

Within walking distance of the pretty historic market town of Llandovery, and on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Blaenos House cares for 38 residents living with dementia and/or requiring nursing care. In early 2025, we have been recognised as one of the Top 20 Care Homes in Wales by Carehome.co.uk. Our home focuses on delivering exceptional standards of personalised care and ensuring residents and their families feel supported and respected.

About Ashberry Healthcare:

We are a privately owned and operated care home group with eight homes across England and Wales, providing residential and nursing services. We prioritise the well-being of residents and their families above all else. We are proud of our core values — loyalty, integrity, and compassion — which guide every facet of our operations, deeply ingrained in the fabric of each of our homes.

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Food is an important aspect of our care, and we focus on serving freshly prepared, nutritionally balanced, classic, and comforting meals, to suit each resident’s individual tastes and preferences.

We are looking to recruit a Cook to join our friendly team. As a Cook, you will be responsible for creating the menus for our residents, supervising the kitchen team and ensuring the kitchen is kept to a high standard of hygiene.

Duties and responsibilities include:

· Creation of nutritional-balanced weekly menus with flexible approach to menu alterations

· Ability to provide any special dietary requirements including pureed & modified meals

· Food is cooked and served at correct temperature

· Efficient and hygienic preparation of food by all kitchen staff

· Daily and weekly cleaning of kitchen is carried out

· All equipment is well-maintained and kept clean

· Ensuring food stocks and stores are well maintained, HACCP compliance is maintained

· Lead a small but dedicated team, compiling their weekly rotas

· Record and action any incidents or accidents

· Have excellent Health &Safety knowledge

· Be financially astute with good understanding of food costs

· Be innovative, creative and driven by excellence

· Stay up to date with current food trends

About You:

What matters most is your genuine care, enthusiasm, and ability to bring positive energy to our residents' lives.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Substantial experience in Advanced Health & Hygiene
• Previous experience of working in a care home preferred
• Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Have a positive attitude to both supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

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Why Join Us?

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme (earn up to £500*)
• Free DBS check

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If you are ready to embark on a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference, apply now, and join our friendly team.

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How to apply:

Please email your CV and cover letter to enquiries@ashberry.net. Please put "Blaenos House- Cook" as the subject line.