Job Description
Cook – Nursing Home
£13.00 per hour | 15.5 Hours per Week | Part-Time
Good food makes a real difference to everyday life, particularly in a care setting where mealtimes are an important part of residents' comfort, wellbeing and routine.
We're looking for an experienced Cook to join a welcoming nursing home for older adults. With a Good CQC rating, the home prides itself on delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a warm, home-from-home environment.
You'll be responsible for preparing nutritious, enjoyable meals for residents, ensuring individual preferences and specialist dietary requirements are carefully considered. Previous experience within a care or nursing home kitchen would be ideal, although candidates with strong professional kitchen experience will also be considered.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience working within a professional kitchen – essential
- Experience within a care or nursing home would be preferred
- Confidence preparing and serving meals for large groups
- Experience catering for specialist diets and individual dietary requirements
- Good understanding of food allergies, intolerances and allergen management
- Knowledge of food hygiene, food safety and kitchen procedures
- Ability to prepare nutritious, well-balanced and appealing meals
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work efficiently
- A caring, reliable and flexible approach
What You'll Receive
- £13.00 per hour
- Enhanced rates for weekend shifts
- Pension scheme
- Employee benefits portal
- Paid DBS check
- Uniform provided
- Employee Assistance Programme
Your Role in the Kitchen
- Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious and enjoyable meals for residents
- Cater for larger groups while maintaining consistent quality
- Adapt meals to meet individual dietary requirements and preferences
- Ensure specialist diets and food allergies are managed safely
- Support the preparation of varied and balanced meals
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and kitchen safety
- Monitor food storage, stock rotation and temperature records
- Work closely with the wider care team to understand residents' dietary needs
- Help make mealtimes a positive and enjoyable part of residents' day
All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, verification of the right to work in the UK, and any other pre-employment checks required for the role.
Reference: WILL266573/DB
Cook in Bicester employer: Willingcare
As a Nursery Manager with us, you'll be part of a nurturing and dynamic environment that prioritises both child development and employee wellbeing. We offer competitive salaries, a performance-related bonus scheme, and extensive professional development opportunities, all while working in spacious, well-resourced settings across Hampshire and Surrey. Join our supportive team where your leadership will directly impact the growth of young minds and your career progression.
