Cook | Elderly Care

Cook - Join our team at Meadowcroft!

📍 Location: Meadowcroft, Shoreham-On-Sea
💰 Salary: £12.85 per hour (annual review)
⭐ Weekend Rate: £13.35 per hour
🎉 Bonus: Discretionary Annual Bonus based on company success
🕒 Hours: 18 hours per week

About Us

Our home provides a vibrant, all-inclusive lifestyle, offering everything from engaging daily activities to a classic Sunday Roast and summer BBQ. We believe in working hard, playing hard, and celebrating life alongside our residents. True care means supporting the whole person—whether it's enjoying local day trips or welcoming family and friends for tea and cake. Our goal is to help residents live life to the fullest, with countless opportunities to explore hobbies and interests.

At Meadowcroft, we are guided by our core values: Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility. If you thrive in a supportive environment and want to make a real difference, this is the role for you!

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Cook at Meadowcroft. While previous experience in a similar setting is an advantage, it is not essential. What matters most is your passion for preparing wholesome, nutritious meals and your commitment to maintaining and continually improving our high standards. As a valued member of our team, you will play an important role in supporting the wellbeing of our residents by preparing meals with care, as well as providing for our colleagues.

✨ What We Offer:

🎯 Discretionary Annual Bonus – Earn more based on company success

🌴 Equivalent of 17 Days Holiday – Including bank holidays (pro-rata)
💰 Pension Scheme – Available where eligible
🛡 Life Insurance – Protection for you and your loved ones (post-probation)

🆕 Supportive Induction & Probation – A structured onboarding experience.
🤝 Strong Management Support – Guidance every step of the way
💵 Employee Referral Bonus – Earn £500 for every successful referral (T&Cs apply).
🤒 Company Sick Pay – Additional support during illness (post-probation)

Who We’re Looking For

✔ Cook
✔ Someone who enjoys working and interacting with people
✔ Someone creative, resilient, and passionate about making a difference

✔ Someone sensitive to the needs of the elderly.

📅 Working hours are 18 hours per week with set shifts, including weekdays and weekends.

📢Apply Today!

If you are ready to step into a role where your skills, experience, and compassion will make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Should you be successful, we will contact you to complete an online Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) on acceptance of your offer letter.