Cook

Barty House Nursing Home; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a FT)

Job summary

Barty House Nursing Home in Bearsted, Kent, invites applications for a Cook on a part-time days shift. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals, tailor dishes to dietary needs, and ensure high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety.

With contracted 32 hours per week at £13.56 per hour, the role offers a stable daytime pattern, no late evenings, ongoing training, DBS paid, pension and uniform provided. Join a supportive kitchen team delivering comfort and everyday wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required.
• Experience in a kitchen or food preparation role.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Positive and reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high quality, nutritious meals.
• Tailor meals to dietary needs and preferences.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards.
• Support menu planning and use fresh ingredients.
• Work as part of a team to run the kitchen efficiently.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience in a kitchen

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Positive and reliable

Job description

Catering and Hospitality - Barty House Nursing Home

Contract: Part Time

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 32

Barty House Nursing Home is set in an impressive Georgian building in Bearsted, Kent, combining historic charm with modern facilities. The home provides high-quality nursing care for up to 59 residents in bright, ensuite rooms, many with garden access and countryside views, all delivered with empathy, compassion and dignity.

Cook Contract

• £13.56 per hour
• Contracted to 32 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

No late evenings or split shifts, offering a consistent working pattern and genuine work life balance, alongside ongoing training and development opportunities.

Role Overview

As Cook, you will play an important role in preparing and delivering high quality, nutritious meals that support wellbeing and enhance daily life. This is a rewarding position where your cooking brings comfort, routine and enjoyment to those you support.

You will prepare and serve meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences, ensuring high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety are maintained at all times. Working with fresh ingredients, you will support menu planning and contribute to a varied and balanced dining experience.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently. With no late evenings or split shifts, this role offers a consistent routine and strong work life balance while still allowing you to take pride in delivering quality food every day.

What We Are Looking For

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Experience in a kitchen or food preparation role
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A positive and reliable approach

About us

Barty House Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.