Most care home cooking jobs feel like you're just pushing food through a system. But this one is different: you'll be the person who gets to know residents by name, remembers how they like their tea, and watches their faces light up when you've made their favourite cake. This is about genuine nourishment and care, not volume
Imagine walking into a kitchen where you're trusted to work on your own initiative, but you're never actually alone. The team here genuinely supports each other, and that makes all the difference on a tough shift. You'll prepare hot and cold meals for a 24-bed home, but because you get to know each resident, you'll understand their individual needs and dietary requirements. That's cooking with purpose
You'll be baking fresh cakes, preparing wholesome meals, catering for specialist diets, and creating the kind of food that actually nourishes people. Not canteen food. Real home cooking. And because you're part-time with alternate weekends, you'll have genuine rhythm to your week - time to rest, time to do the things that matter
The team here creates a fantastic working environment together. When morale is high and people actually like coming to work, the residents feel it. You'll be part of that. Free parking, a company pension, and a workplace where your effort genuinely affects people's quality of life every single day
What you will be doing
- Prepare, cook and serve nutritious hot and cold meals tailored to each resident's individual dietary requirements and preferences
- Plan menus and manage meal prep for a 24-bed home, including fresh baking and homemade cakes
- Cater for specialist diets and ensure all food is prepared to the highest hygiene standards
- Engage with residents to understand their needs and preferences, building relationships as you cook for them
Why you will love working here
- Part-time hours at 24 per week (including alternate weekends) that fit your life, not the other way round
- £15 per hour
- Free parking and on-site facilities
- A company pension so your future is looked after
- A team that actually supports each other, creating a workplace where morale is high and people want to come to work
Is this you?
- Are you a qualified cook with at least one year's experience in a care home environment?
- Do you hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 minimum)?
- Is food preparation your passion, and do you genuinely enjoy catering for groups with diverse dietary needs?
- Are you a natural team player with excellent communication skills and the confidence to work on your own initiative?
Applications close on 12 October 2026. Great roles like this are filled quickly, so the sooner you apply the better.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.