Weekend Cook. Ribble Court Care Home
| Posting date: | 16 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £15.26 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 July 2025 |
| Location: | Much Hoole, Preston |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sandstone Care Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Weekend Cook. Ribble Court Care Home
£15.26 per hour
16 hours per week
Shifts: 7am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday
At Ribble Court Care Home, we’re redefining the care home experience with modern, high-quality facilities designed for both residents and staff. Our 53-bed home boasts state-of-the-art amenities, including a coffee shop/bistro, hair and nail salon, beautifully landscaped gardens, and separate dining and lounge areas. We provide exceptional nursing and residential dementia care, supported by advanced care planning and nurse-call technology.
We’re looking for a Weekend Cook who enjoys preparing hearty, home-cooked meals and takes pride in creating a positive dining experience for our residents. This is a great opportunity for someone with cooking experience who wants to work in a friendly, supportive environment.
As a Weekend Cook at Ribble Court, you will:
Prepare and serve nutritious, well-balanced meals that meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences.
Support the kitchen team in maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety.
Assist with daily kitchen operations, including food prep, service, and cleaning.
Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure smooth service and consistent quality.
Help manage stock levels, minimise waste, and ensure timely ordering of ingredients.
Engage with residents to gather feedback and enhance their dining experience.
Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:
Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.
Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role
*Overtime is paid for working over fulltime hours. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘WAGESTREAM’.
What We’re Looking For:
Experience working in a professional kitchen, ideally in a care home or similar setting.
A passion for cooking fresh, home-style meals to a high standard.
A positive, team-oriented attitude and strong communication skills.
Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
A Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification (or willingness to obtain).
A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.
Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.
£15.26 per hour
16 hours per week
Shifts: 7am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday
At Ribble Court Care Home, we’re redefining the care home experience with modern, high-quality facilities designed for both residents and staff. Our 53-bed home boasts state-of-the-art amenities, including a coffee shop/bistro, hair and nail salon, beautifully landscaped gardens, and separate dining and lounge areas. We provide exceptional nursing and residential dementia care, supported by advanced care planning and nurse-call technology.
We’re looking for a Weekend Cook who enjoys preparing hearty, home-cooked meals and takes pride in creating a positive dining experience for our residents. This is a great opportunity for someone with cooking experience who wants to work in a friendly, supportive environment.
As a Weekend Cook at Ribble Court, you will:
Prepare and serve nutritious, well-balanced meals that meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences.
Support the kitchen team in maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety.
Assist with daily kitchen operations, including food prep, service, and cleaning.
Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure smooth service and consistent quality.
Help manage stock levels, minimise waste, and ensure timely ordering of ingredients.
Engage with residents to gather feedback and enhance their dining experience.
Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:
Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.
Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role
*Overtime is paid for working over fulltime hours. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘WAGESTREAM’.
What We’re Looking For:
Experience working in a professional kitchen, ideally in a care home or similar setting.
A passion for cooking fresh, home-style meals to a high standard.
A positive, team-oriented attitude and strong communication skills.
Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
A Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification (or willingness to obtain).
A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.
Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.