Cook

JR United Kingdom; Ryde; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading housing organization is seeking a part-time Cook for its Care and Independent Living team in Ryde Village, Isle of Wight. The role requires food preparation services with strict adherence to hygiene regulations. Candidates should have experience in providing balanced meals and hold an Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate. Benefits include paid travel time, generous holiday allowance, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Paid travel time

Generous mileage and holiday allowance

Training and health benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking and meal preparation within a budget.
• Understanding of dietary needs of older people.
• Basic written and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritionally balanced meals for residents.
• Maintain stock control and record purchases.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Food preparation

Stock control

Understanding dietary requirements

Education

Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Southern Housing is seeking a Cook to join our Care and Independent Living team based in Ryde Village on the Isle of Wight.

You will provide a food preparation service to residents and ensure all food hygiene regulations are adhered to. You should have experience in providing nutritionally well-balanced and appetising meals and hold a Food Hygiene Certificate. Regular consultation with residents is expected to ensure that the food served meets their preferences and dietary requirements.

Please note, this is a part-time role - 15 hours per week.

The location
You will be based at Ryde Village on the Isle of Wight. The role is part-time, 15 hours per week. You may be required to attend training courses at other offices or schemes. An Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check is required.

What you'll be doing

Menus

• Ensure all meals are nutritionally balanced, appetising, and provided within budget
• Consult with residents to meet their food preferences
• Be aware of and act on any dietary requirements

Purchasing

• Maintain stock control and records of purchases
• Ensure sufficient ingredients are available for all meals and refreshments, and that all goods are of sound quality

Food hygiene and health and safety rules

• Carry out risk assessments of kitchen procedures and identify hazards
• Devise methods to minimise risks and ensure staff are aware of these methods
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen
• Ensure staff adhere to hygiene and safety practices, including wearing protective clothing

What you'll need

• Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate
• Experience in cooking, food preparation within a budget, and stock control
• Understanding of dietary requirements of older people
• Basic written and numeracy skills
• Basic health & safety awareness
• Experience managing a professional kitchen environment

Benefits in working with us

We offer paid travel time, generous mileage and holiday allowance, paid DBS, training, and health benefits. We support career progression and offer extra leave, discount cards, medical treatment claims, full training, and additional pay for sleep-in duties where applicable. Benefits include discounted rates on a cycle scheme, medical plans, life assurance, and insurance options.

Closing date: Friday 22nd August 2025 at 23:59.

About us

At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the UK's largest housing providers, we own over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, providing affordable homes for over 167,000 people. We understand the importance of safe, secure, and affordable homes.

A career with us allows you to make a difference daily. Working in housing offers new challenges and opportunities for growth and development.

Inclusion and Diversity

We strive to create a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone is respected and valued for their unique contributions. We celebrate differences in thought, opinion, experience, and perspective, ensuring colleagues feel comfortable and safe to be themselves at work, without fear of judgment or exclusion.