Cook

Home Group; Remote; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cook to oversee kitchen operations, create menus, and cater to diverse dietary needs. This part-time role offers flexibility and a supportive work environment. You will need prior experience in catering, good communication skills, and the ability to work calmly under pressure. With great benefits including generous leave, discounts, and a health cash plan, this position promises a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference every day.

Benefits

34 days leave, pro-rated

800+ discounts on shops, holidays, and more

2 paid volunteering days each year

Health cash plan covering dental and optical

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering work.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• An understanding of the principles of confidentiality.
• Flexibility and ability to relate to vulnerable people.
• Ability to work 5 days per week on a rota basis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen management as directed.
• Order supplies and maintain adequate food stocks.
• Ensure overall cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Maintain stock sheets and perform stock checks.

Skills

Catering experience

Good communication skills

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Sensitivity towards vulnerable people

Job description

Pay £12.60 per hour (£24,638 p.a. - pro rata), plus matching pension contributions and Instant pay access with Stream

Permanent, Part Time (16 hpw), 7 day a week rota working

We can’t offer a CoS for this role

Home, a place where you belong

Ready for a role where your skills truly make a difference? Join our amazing team at Home Group and bring your passion for food to a place that values people first. You’ll lead the kitchen, plan menus, order fresh ingredients, and ensure everything runs safely and smoothly.

You’ll be creating meals that cater to diverse dietary needs and cultures, making every day rewarding and meaningful. Plus, you’ll enjoy the support of a friendly team, great benefits, and the chance to work somewhere that genuinely cares about its customers and colleagues.

What’s in it for you?

• 34 days leave, pro-rated (including bank holidays and a “me day”)
• 800+ discounts on shops, holidays, days out, tech and more
• 2 paid volunteering days each year
• Save up to £1140 yearly with our health cash plan, covering dental, optical, and therapies
• Career path with development and an excellent training package

With all of our family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal, fertility and menopause support, what’s not to love.

What you’ll do

• Oversee the management of the kitchen as directed by the service manager.
• Be responsible for ordering supplies and maintaining adequate stocks of food.
• Be responsible for the overall cleanliness of the kitchen, pantries etc.
• Maintain stock sheets and do stock checks as required

Join Home Group as a Cook and bring your passion for food to a role that offers purpose, great benefits, and the chance to make a real difference every day!

You have

• Previous experience in catering work.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to keep calm under pressure.
• An understanding of the principles of confidentiality
• Flexibility and ability to relate to vulnerable people with sensitivity.
• Working 5 days per week on a rota basis over 7 days
• 10am - 1.15pm
• You’ll need a Enhanced DBS check done and we pay for that.