Care Home Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Excelcare Holdings; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank…

Free on-site parking

DBS certificate paid by Excelcare

Funded qualifications via the Apprent.

Paid uniform

Employee of the month - £100

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Excelcare Holdings is seeking an experienced Bank Cook for Sherrell House Care Home in Chigwell, Essex. You will prepare nutritious meals, plan weekly menus, and work with staff to meet dietary needs while maintaining high hygiene and safety standards.

The role offers shifts across Monday to Sunday, with 0-hour contracts and the opportunity to pick up shifts as needed. Starting times from 7am and competitive pay of £14.90–£17.30 per hour reflect experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience of cooking for large numbers
• NVQ Level 2 in catering and hospitality
• 2 years’ experience in a catering environment
• 12 months experience in managing a kitchen
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals using fresh ingredients for residents
• Schedule weekly meal menus, considering individual dietary requirements
• Coordinate with Home Manager to order stock within budget
• Work with healthcare professionals to align meal plans with support plans and risk assessments
• Maintain quality assurance systems in the kitchen
• Supervise other kitchen team members
• Adhere to Health & Safety, COSHH and contamination guidelines and promote independence and dignity of residents

Education

NVQ Level 2 in catering and hospitality

Job description

Excelcare Holdings is seeking an experienced Bank Cook for Sherrell House Care Home in Chigwell, Essex. You will prepare nutritious meals, plan weekly menus, and work with staff to meet dietary needs while maintaining high hygiene and safety standards.

The role offers shifts across Monday to Sunday, with 0-hour contracts and the opportunity to pick up shifts as needed. Starting times from 7am and competitive pay of £14.90–£17.30 per hour reflect experience and qualifications.