Cook

Cook – Tara’s Retreat Care Home, Sandridge, St Albans 🌹

Permanent | Part-time | £14.30 per hour | 33 hours per week

At B&M Care, great care starts with great people – and that includes our chefs and cooks.

For over 50 years, our family-run group has built homes defined by Commitment, Connection and Compassion – our Three C’s.

Join Tara’s Retreat Care Home in St Albans, where your passion for fresh, nourishing food will bring comfort and joy to our residents every day. You’ll work closely with our Head Cook to plan, prepare, and serve meals that are both nutritious and beautifully presented. Supported by a caring, close-knit team, you’ll help make every mealtime a highlight of the day.

We’re offering a permanent or part-time position working 33 hours per week at a competitive rate of £14.30 per hour.

Your Benefits🌹

• Flexible working and holiday entitlement to support work-life balance

• Free on-site parking

• Loyalty Bonus Scheme recognising long-term service

• Employee Recognition Awards celebrating great work

• Blue Light Card & Salary Extras – exclusive staff discounts and perks

• Employee Assistance Programme via Wisdom Wellbeing – 24/7 confidential wellbeing and financial support

Main Responsibilities 🌹

As a Cook, you’ll support the Head Cook in planning and delivering menus that are varied, balanced, and tailored to the tastes, cultures, and dietary requirements of our residents. You’ll play an essential role in maintaining high food standards and ensuring the kitchen is safe, compliant, and welcoming.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in compiling seasonal menus with input from residents, families, and the Home Manager

• Preparing and serving nutritious, appealing meals that meet dietary needs

• Maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen in line with Health & Safety standards

• Ensuring all food handling practices meet Food Hygiene and Safety regulations

• Supporting the Head Cook with stock control, preparation, and service presentation

What You’ll Bring 🌹

• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (or above) – Essential

• Experience in a care, hospitality, or catering environment

• A positive attitude, teamwork, and pride in producing high-quality meals

If you’re ready to bring warmth and creativity to the kitchen and help our residents feel nourished and cared for every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the B&M Care family – where great care truly starts with great people.