At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve nutritious meals in various supported housing settings.
- Company: Join a caring organisation focused on delivering quality meal services.
- Benefits: Earn £14.80 per hour with flexible working hours and a supportive team.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic kitchen environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by providing healthy meals to those in need.
- Qualifications: Experience in catering or cooking, with a passion for home-style cooking.
The predicted salary is between 14.8 - 14.8 £ per hour.
A great opportunity for an experienced cook or chef who enjoys preparing homecooked, nutritious meals in a variety of supported housing settings, maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and quality.
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Cook / Chef to prepare and serve healthy, balanced, and appealing meals for residents in supported housing environments. As a Cook / Chef you will work flexibly across different sites to ensure consistent, high-quality meal provision during periods of staff absence or increased demand. You will uphold strong food hygiene and safety standards while managing stock, minimising waste, and catering to diverse dietary and cultural needs. This Cook / Chef role is ideal for someone adaptable, organised, and passionate about home-style cooking, teamwork, and delivering exceptional meal services in changing kitchen environments.
DUTIES
- Preparing And Cooking Meals: Provide well-balanced, nutritious, and varied dishes for residents
- Maintaining Hygiene Standards: Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations
- Stock Control: Order supplies, manage stock rotation, and minimise wastage
- Adapting To Different Settings: Work effectively across multiple kitchens with diverse routines and residents
- Dietary Awareness: Cater to health, cultural, and personal dietary needs
- Waste Management: Dispose of food and waste correctly in line with hygiene guidelines
- Equipment Care: Ensure all kitchen equipment is used safely and maintained appropriately
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate food safety and ordering documentation
- Resident Engagement: Encourage residents to be involved in kitchen activities where appropriate
- Team Collaboration: Build positive working relationships with staff, residents, and families
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
- ESSENTIAL
- Previous experience in a catering or cooking role preparing meals for groups
- Understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations
- Ability to work flexibly and travel between different sites
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Kindness, empathy, and respect for residents’ dignity and independence
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic food hygiene certificate or willingness to obtain one
- DESIRABLE
- NVQ in Food Production and Cooking or equivalent
- Knowledge of safeguarding principles and procedures
- Experience preparing a range of cuisines
- Familiarity with ordering systems, stock rotation, and waste management
This role requires a DBS check.
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.
Cook / Chef in London employer: AWD RECRUITMENT LTD
Join a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to providing nutritious meals in various supported housing settings across Lewisham, Croydon, Lambeth, and Southwark. We prioritise employee growth through flexible working opportunities and a culture that values teamwork, respect, and the dignity of our residents. With competitive pay and a commitment to high food safety standards, this role offers a rewarding chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.
