Cook

Beauchamp House; Haddiscoe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care home is seeking a part-time Cook to join their team in Chedgrave, Norfolk. You will work 30 hours per week, preparing and serving meals while ensuring dietary needs are met. Ideal candidates will have previous kitchen experience and a passion for customer service. The role offers the chance to develop within a national company, with additional training and a supportive management team. Salary is £13.79 per hour, with relevant benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Fantastic induction programme

Further training available

Annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Good understanding of the food industry and budget management.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve food while meeting dietary requirements.
• Train catering team for excellent customer service.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and food hygiene.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Cook - Beauchamp House Care Home Chedgrave, Norfolk Part-time 30 hours per week £13.79 Per hour

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference to the lives of others? Norse Catering deliver fantastic, locally sourced menus to residents in Norfolk Care Homes created with customer feedback in mind to ensure mealtimes are something to look forward to. We have an exciting opportunity for a Cook to join the team at Beauchamp House, our residential care home, working 30 hours per week across a two‑week rota: Week 1 – 7.30am to 6pm, Monday/Saturday/Sunday; Week 2 – 7.30am to 6pm, Monday/Wednesday/Thursday.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, cooking, and serving of food, ensuring the dietary requirements of residents are met.
• Supporting with the training of the catering team to maintain excellent customer service.
• Complying with Health and Safety and food hygiene procedures, ensuring these are always adhered to.
• Creating innovative displays and meals to promote healthy food choices.

Qualifications and expectations:

You will have previous experience working in a busy kitchen environment with an organised approach to tasks, alongside a good understanding of the food industry, costs and working to a set budget. A passion for delivering fantastic customer service is essential, and we will be looking for you to demonstrate strong communication skills with an adaptable approach to work. Ideally you will have some knowledge of relevant legislation such as Health and Safety and the Food Safety Act; however full training can be provided.

About Beauchamp House Care Home

Beauchamp House is our residential care home in the village of Chedgrave, near Loddon in South Norfolk. The home provides short‑term and full‑time care and support, including specialist care and support for people living with dementia.

What we offer

• Fantastic induction programme, with further training available both in‑house and professional.
• Excellent support through a hands‑on, approachable management team and other colleagues.
• The opportunity to develop within a national company, with a clear career progression route.
• Annual leave entitlement, sickness scheme and pension scheme.
• An enhanced DBS check will be required for our successful candidate; payment will be met by the employer. Please click here for details of our DBS policy relating to the recruitment of ex‑offenders.

We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.