Chef Cook
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Supporting Adults with Learning Disabilities & Complex Health Needs
Our client is seeking an experienced
Cook/Chef
to join a friendly and established kitchen team within a specialist residential care setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals as part of a holistic care approach for 10 residents with profound learning disabilities and complex health needs.
The Role
As Cook/Chef, you will be responsible for preparing nutritious, home-cooked meals for residents and staff. Meals may need to be adapted to accommodate varying dysphagia (swallowing) needs, including bite-sized or puréed options. Full training and support will be provided by the in-house Therapy team.
You will work both independently and as part of a small team, contributing positively to the wider Care team and resident experience.
Hours: 2432 hours per week
3 or 4 days per week
Shift rota basis, including weekends
Bank Holidays and festive periods shared fairly (average 2 weekends per month)
Pay: Up to £13.43 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent
Full-time or Part-time
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and cook nutritious, home-style meals for residents and staff
Adapt meals to meet specialist dietary and dysphagia requirements
Bake fresh goods as part of the menu offering
Work collaboratively with the care team to support residents wellbeing
Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety
Participate in lone working as required
About You
Experienced Cook/Chef with previous professional kitchen experience
Confident in food preparation and cooking
Interest in baking
Able to work independently and within a small team
Understanding of dietary modifications (desirable; training provided)
Reliable, organised, and committed to delivering quality meals
Please note: Our client is unable to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for this role.
Benefits
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free flu jabs
Free parking
On-site parking
Job reference: JF19677 TPBN1_UKTJ
- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Catering
