Care Home Cook - Cedar House

Keys; Cilfrew; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks annual leave including 8 PH

Enhanced DBS paid by Keys Group

QCF qualifications supported

NEST Pension Scheme

£500 referral bonus

Full induction & introductory program

Job summary

Keys Group is seeking an experienced Care Home Cook for Cedar House in Neath Port Talbot. The role involves preparing 40–50 meals daily, accommodating special dietary needs, and promoting dignity and choice for adults with mental health and learning disabilities.

35 hours per week, with evenings, nights and weekends as required. The successful candidate will possess a Food Hygiene Certificate and experience in a fresh food kitchen, plus knowledge of special diets and a passion for high‑quality

Qualifications

• Experience in a fresh food kitchen.
• Experience cooking pureed meals for people with swallowing difficulties.
• Knowledge of diabetic, low cholesterol and healthy eating plans.
• Passion for home cooking and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Cook 40–50 meals per day and create menus with the people we support.
• Respond to dietary requirements while promoting choice, dignity and respect.
• Manage kitchen supplies and check/maintain equipment.
• Order food and manage a budget.
• Complete paperwork such as COSHH and HACCP in line with policies.
• Occasionally cater for ad hoc events and celebrations.

Skills

Cooking

Dietary knowledge

Food hygiene

Budget management

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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Shift patterns will include working Evenings, Nights & Weekends

Working Hours:

35 hours per week

Location:

Job Category:

Care and Support

Region:

Neath Port Talbot (Castell-nedd Port Talbot)

Business Area:

Package Description

JOB ROLE:Care Home Cook

HOURS: 35 hours per week

We are looking for an experienced cook to join our team at Cedar House cooking 40/50 meals per day and catering for any special dietary requirements or preferences, promoting choice, dignity and respect. Experience of cooking pureed meals and for people with issues swallowing would be an advantage.

Cedar Housesupports up to 14adults withMental Health, Learning Disabilities, Acquired Brain Injuries, as well as support with everyday living skills like shopping, cleaning and cooking our staff support people to have fun and make every day the best it can be for each person.

So are you ready to join a team who set the standard to make every day amazing, if so then you could be our next Superhero!

Key Responsibilities

• Cooking 40 to 50 meals per day
• Creating menus with the people we support and preparing meals. You will get to know everybody and respond to any special dietary requirements or preferences, promoting choice, dignity and respect.
• Managing the kitchen supplies, you will also be responsible for checking and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Ordering food supplies and managing a budget.
• You will complete all necessary paperwork such as COSHH, HACPP, whilst adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Occasionally, you will help cater for ad hoc special events. Celebrations, summer BBQ’s and Christmas parties.

The successful candidate will need:

• Food Hygiene Certificate and have experience working in a fresh food kitchen, you always strive for the highest standard catering
• Experience of cooking pureed meals and for people with issues swallowing would be an advantage
• Knowledge of specific dietary requirements is required such as Diabetic, low cholesterol and healthy eating plans
• Passion for food and understand the importance of good quality, home cooking for the people we support
• Annual Leave - Enjoy 5.6 weeks of annual leave inclusive of 8 public holidays.
• DBS Check Paid - Your Enhanced DBS check, is fully covered by Keys Group, along with any required renewals.
• Qualifications & Career Development - Unlock your potential with our support! We offer a variety of QCF qualifications, providing opportunities for professional growth and opening doors to further career advancement.
• Circle - Your hub for wellbeing, engagement and discounts. From tailored exercise advice and healthy eating tips to counselling and savings on everyday purchases, Circle has you covered.
• Amazing Discount Scheme- at High Street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car, available via a Blue Light card that you will have access to as a Health and Social Care Employee
• NEST Pension Scheme - Save for your retirement with a matched contribution of up to 3% from Keys Group.
• Fair & Competitive Pay - At Keys Group, we pride ourselves on fair and competitive pay. As a Real Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all, with enhanced pay scales that transparently recognise your qualifications and experience.
• £500 Referral Bonus - Refer talented individuals to Keys Group and split a £500 bonus when they successfully join and complete their probation.
• Full Induction & Introductory Programme - Begin your journey with a paid-for comprehensive onboarding to set you up for success.

About Keys:

Keys Care provides safe, supportive homes for adults and children, offering tailored services and specialist support to help people thrive. Through our Connected Support approach, we empower individuals to build stability, resilience, and a strong sense of belonging

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.

Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.

Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 18

*Dependant on experience and qualifications