Community Cook: Nutritious Meals, Supportive Team

MHA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

DBS checks provided

Uniforms provided

Employee counselling and support

Flexible annual leave options

Discounts and wellbeing perks

Job summary

You will join The Meadow care home in Muswell Hill as a Cook, responsible for day-to-day kitchen operations and delivering nutritious meals for our members. You will manage menus, dietary needs, and supervise volunteers to ensure a welcoming service aligned with MHA values.

Responsibilities include planning nutritious menus, ordering and stock control, cleanliness and safety, staff and volunteer supervision, and supporting induction and training while keeping records up to date.

Qualifications

• Experience of preparing and cooking meals for large numbers of people.
• Ability to deliver high-quality meals within a set budget.
• Good communication and listening skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• Experience of working with or supervising volunteers (desirable).
• Creativity in menu planning and sensitivity to the needs of older people.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals for members attending lunch, breakfast or afternoon tea clubs.
• Plan menus that are nutritious, appealing and meet a wide range of dietary and cultural needs.
• Manage food ordering and stock control, ensuring cost-effectiveness and minimising waste.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and safety in line with food safety and COSHH requirements.
• Supervise and support volunteers and staff working in the kitchen, including organising rotas.
• Assist with the induction and training of volunteers and staff, ensuring compliance with food hygiene standards.
• Maintain accurate records and complete audits in line with food safety policies.

Skills

Large-scale cooking

Budget management

Customer-focused service

Volunteer supervision

Menu planning

Dietary needs awareness

Job description

You will join The Meadow care home in Muswell Hill as a Cook, responsible for day-to-day kitchen operations and delivering nutritious meals for our members. You will manage menus, dietary needs, and supervise volunteers to ensure a welcoming service aligned with MHA values.

Responsibilities include planning nutritious menus, ordering and stock control, cleanliness and safety, staff and volunteer supervision, and supporting induction and training while keeping records up to date.