Cook

Leonard Cheshire; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday per annum inclusive of

Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay

Free Blue Light Card

Contributory Pension Scheme

Health cash plan

Career development

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire is seeking a part-time cook at Cossham Gardens, Bristol. The role involves delivering healthy, nutritionally balanced menus, supervising kitchen staff, and working within Health & Safety standards.

You'll work 1 day per week, 07:30–14:30, with occasional weekend cover. Benefits include generous holiday entitlement, pension, health plan, and ongoing career development.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen environment.
• Recognised catering qualification (Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate + HACCP, or Level 4 / commitment to work towards)
• Flexibility to work within rostered hours
• Passion for cooking and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Deliver a varied, healthy, and nutritionally balanced menu, meeting specific dietary requirements
• Run an efficient kitchen within budget
• Supervise and support kitchen staff in food preparation
• Maintain exceptional hygiene and cleanliness in line with Health & Safety regulations
• Get creative providing catering for events and special occasions
• Make a positive impact on residents’ lives through your meals

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate + HACCP

Level 4 / commitment to work towards

Job description

£14.00 per hour | Part Time – 6.5 Hours per week | Cossham Gardens – Bristol | Weekdays 07:30 – 14:30 (with opportunities to pick up additional hours)

“Making every meal a moment to remember.” That’s how one of our team describes the difference they make. If you’re passionate about cooking, creative with meals, and ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

A Kitchen with a purpose

Cossham Gardens is a modern, purpose-built care home located in the heart of Bristol, supporting people with disabilities to live life on their own terms. Here, your culinary skills directly contribute to residents’ wellbeing and enjoyment.

Your working hours

This is a part-time role, 1 day per week, working hours from 07:30 – 14:30, with the possibility of occasional weekend shifts to cover annual leave or sickness.

Why you’ll love working here

As well as supporting your career and wellbeing, we offer a fantastic benefits package, including:

• 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 day every year up to 33 days)
• Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
• Free Blue Light Card: Enjoy exclusive discounts and perks
• Contributory Pension Scheme with competitive life cover
• Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare when you need it
• Career development: Apprenticeships and recognised qualifications
• Free DBS check
• Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support

What you’ll do

• Deliver a varied, healthy, and nutritionally balanced menu, meeting specific dietary requirements
• Run an efficient kitchen within budget
• Supervise and support kitchen staff in food preparation
• Maintain exceptional hygiene and cleanliness in line with Health & Safety regulations
• Get creative providing catering for events and special occasions
• Make a positive impact on residents’ lives through your meals

What helps you shine here

• Experience working in a kitchen environment
• Recognised catering qualification (Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate + HACCP, or Level 4 / commitment to work towards)
• Flexibility to work within rostered hours
• Passion for cooking and attention to detail

About Leonard Cheshire

For over 75 years, we’ve supported disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible, providing specialist support across residential care, supported living, and respite services.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities and will support your requirements for reasonable adjustments wherever possible.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk.

A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post, and references will be obtained for all roles.