Cook

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 19,286; Full time

Job summary

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Coventry City Council for an experienced Cook in a residential care setting in Coventry. The role focuses on preparing nutritious, fresh lunches and evening meals for residents, respite service users and staff.

The ideal candidate will have Food Safety/Hygiene certificates, prior Cook experience in care environments, and a dependable, compassionate approach to working with vulnerable adults.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Level 1 or Level 2 Certificate (preferred).
• Food Hygiene Level 1 or Level 2 Certificate (preferred).
• Experience in a Cook role, especially in residential care settings, is desirable.
• Experience catering for groups of approximately 15–21 people.
• Understanding of food hygiene regulations and safe food handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh lunch and evening meals daily.
• Cater for vulnerable adults with learning disabilities in a residential care setting.
• Provide nutritious, home-cooked meals for residents, respite service users and staff.
• Follow all food hygiene, food safety and kitchen safety procedures.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food preparation.
• Support dietary requirements and meal planning as required.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Dependable and organised

Passion for nutritious meals

Ability to work independently

Caring and compassionate approach

Education

Food Safety Level 1 or Level 2 Certificate

Food Hygiene Level 1 or Level 2 Certificate

Job description

Cook

Location: Coventry, CV4 8HH

Pay Rate: £13.05 per hour PAYE

Hours: 24 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 10:00am - 6:00pm (rota basis)

Contract Type: Temporary, until October 2026

Start Date: ASAP

Opus People Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of our Client, Coventry City Council for an experienced Cook to join a residential care setting in Coventry on a temporary basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and reliable cook who enjoys preparing fresh, home-cooked meals and making a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable adults.

Working within a supportive residential environment, you will be responsible for preparing nutritious lunch and evening meals for residents, respite service users, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh lunch and evening meals daily.
• Cater for vulnerable adults with learning disabilities within a residential care setting.
• Provide nutritious, home-cooked meals for:
• Approximately 10 residential residents
• Approximately 5 respite service users
• Approximately 6 staff members
• Follow all food hygiene, food safety, and kitchen safety procedures.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food preparation.
• Support dietary requirements and meal planning as required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications

• Food Safety Level 1 or Level 2 Certificate.
• Food Hygiene Level 1 or Level 2 Certificate.
• Level 1 qualifications will be considered, although Level 2 is preferred.

Experience

• Previous experience working as a Cook.
• Experience within a residential care home or similar care environment.
• Experience catering for groups of approximately 15 to 21 people.
• Understanding of food hygiene regulations and safe food handling procedures.

What We're Looking For

• A dependable and organised individual.
• Passion for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals.
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy kitchen environment.
• A caring and compassionate approach to supporting vulnerable adults.

Important Information

All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references. Due to the nature of this role, the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure will also be undertaken.