Care Home Cook: 40–50 Meals, Diet-Sensitive Kitchen

Accomplish; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST Pension Scheme

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Referral bonus £500

Full induction & introductoryprogramme

Circle wellbeing & discounts

Enhanced DBS check paid

Fair & Competitive Pay

Job summary

Keys Group is seeking an experienced cook to prepare 40 to 50 meals daily and cater to special dietary requirements with care and respect. You will develop menus with the people we support, manage supplies and budget, and ensure housekeeping and paperwork like COSHH/HACCP are completed properly.

Opportunity to contribute at events and build rewarding relationships. The role emphasizes courage, dignity, and commitment to quality home cooking for adults with mental health and learning support

Qualifications

• Food Hygiene Certificate and experience in fresh food kitchen.
• Experience cooking pureed meals for people who have swallowing difficulties.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements such as diabetic and low cholesterol.
• Commitment to high-quality home cooking for those supported.

Responsibilities

• Cook 40 to 50 meals per day.
• Create menus with the people we support and prepare meals, respecting dietary needs and promoting dignity.
• Manage kitchen supplies and maintain equipment.
• Order food and manage a budget.
• Complete COSHH and HACCP paperwork in line with policies.
• Occasionally help cater for ad hoc events such as celebrations and parties.

Skills

Food Hygiene Certificate

Pureed meals experience

Dietary requirements knowledge

Passion for food

Tools

COSHH

HACCP

Job description

Keys Group is seeking an experienced cook to prepare 40 to 50 meals daily and cater to special dietary requirements with care and respect. You will develop menus with the people we support, manage supplies and budget, and ensure housekeeping and paperwork like COSHH/HACCP are completed properly.

Opportunity to contribute at events and build rewarding relationships. The role emphasizes courage, dignity, and commitment to quality home cooking for adults with mental health and learning support