Cook

Care Home Cook

Location: [Insert Location]
Hours: 4 days per week plus alternate a Saturday or a Sunday
Contract: Permanent

We are looking for a reliable and passionate Cook to join our friendly care home team.

This is a rewarding role where you will play an important part in enhancing the wellbeing of our residents by providing nutritious, home-cooked meals in a warm and welcoming environment.

The Role

• Prepare and cook fresh, balanced meals for residents

• Plan menus in line with dietary requirements and nutritional guidelines

• Cater for specialist diets (e.g. soft diets, diabetic, allergies)

• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness

• Manage stock, rotation and ordering of supplies

• Work closely with care staff to ensure residents’ needs and preferences are met

About You

• Previous experience as a cook (care home or catering environment desirable)

• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards (Level 2 Food Hygiene preferred)

• Understanding of dietary requirements for older people

• Organised, reliable and able to work independently

• Friendly, patient and compassionate approach

What We Offer

• Supportive and welcoming team environment

• Consistent working pattern

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents’ daily lives

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

If you enjoy cooking and want to work in a role where your food truly makes a difference, we would love to hear from you.