At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen, creating nutritious meals for residents with diverse needs.
- Company: Cedar Lodge Care Home, a supportive environment focused on resident wellbeing.
- Benefits: £13.85 per hour, 5.6 weeks annual leave, paid DBS, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Enjoy a consistent schedule with no late evenings or split shifts.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives through delicious, tailored meals.
- Qualifications: Experience in cooking and managing kitchen operations is essential.
The predicted salary is between 13.85 - 13.85 £ per hour.
Cedar Lodge Care Home is located in Taunton, Somerset, and provides specialist dementia, palliative, and respite care for up to 39 residents, alongside The Limes, a dedicated mental health community supporting a further 15 individuals.
The home offers a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment, with a strong focus on personalised care, dignity, and resident wellbeing.
Head Cook Contract £13.85 per hour Contracted to 40 hours per week (8am – 5pm, including alternate weekends) Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract) No late evenings or split shifts, offering a consistent working pattern and genuine work life balance, alongside ongoing training, development and clear opportunities for career progression within a well structured and supportive environment.
Role Overview As Head Cook you will take full ownership of the kitchen within a specialist complex care setting, supporting individuals with a range of complex physical and mental health needs.
You will lead from the front to deliver high quality, nutritious and enjoyable meals that are central to daily life.
You will drive all aspects of kitchen operations, from menu planning and food preparation to stock control, compliance and team performance.
Working with fresh ingredients, you will ensure meals are tailored to individual d...
