Cook - Bank

Leonard Cheshire; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in London is seeking an experienced Cook to deliver nutritious meals in a residential care home. The ideal candidate will have a strong kitchen background and relevant catering qualifications. Responsibilities include menu planning, staff supervision, and maintaining hygiene standards. This position offers flexible hours and a range of benefits to support team members.

Benefits

Wagestream access

Free Blue Light Card

Free DBS check

Pension scheme

Flexible annual leave

Cash Health Plan

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to maintain exceptional levels of hygiene.
• Flexibility to work within rostered hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a varied and healthy menu for residents.
• Supervise staff in food preparation activities.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Cater for functions and special events creatively.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Creativity in menu planning

Attention to hygiene standards

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

HACCP accreditation or Level 4 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Overview

Occasional hours/bank contract available. Night enhancement of £1.50 per hour will apply from 8pm to 7am Monday – Sunday (this does not apply to sleep-ins). A weekend day enhancement of £2.00 per hour will be paid from 7am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday. Join our vibrant team at St Cecilia's: Make a difference in the lives of vulnerable people!

We are amongst the highest rated providers of care and supported living services in the UK, with 87% of our services rated ‘good’ by regulators.

Are you passionate about providing appetising, varied and well-presented meals?

If so, we would love to hear from you, to help us make a positive impact every day on the lives of people with a disability.

Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our team. You will be required to:

• Deliver a varied menu that is healthy and nutritionally balanced, meeting specific dietary requirements for customers in our residential care home.
• Work within an agreed budget and supervise staff who will assist in food preparation.
• Maintain exceptional levels of hygiene and cleanliness at all times, meeting Health, Safety and other regulatory requirements.
• Explore opportunities to be creative by catering for functions and special events.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen environment.
• A recognised catering qualification (Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate and additional HACCP accreditation, or Level 4 Food Hygiene Certificate / commitment to work towards).
• Flexibility to work within rostered hours.

Benefits

• Wagestream, access earned pay before pay day (click here for more details).
• Free Blue Light Card.
• Free DBS check.
• Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
• Substantial and flexible annual leave, with the option to sell (salary sacrifice).
• Access to a Cash Health Plan at very favourable rates.
• Comprehensive training relevant to your role.
• Great development opportunities through our apprenticeship schemes and chance to gain recognised qualifications.
• Unlimited payments through our Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Access to cycle-to-work benefits (salary sacrifice).
• Employee Assistance Programme and so much more!

Additional information

*We are currently under consultation proposing a change to the enhancement rates paid. If the proposal is accepted, from 1 December 2025 new enhancement rates of £1.00 per hour will only apply to night working (8pm Monday to 7am Friday) and weekend working (8pm Friday – 7am Monday). This does not apply to Sleep-ins.

Don\'t miss out on the opportunity to make a positive impact and join our dedicated team!

If you have any questions or further enquiries, please contact [e-mail]

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

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. References will be obtained for all roles.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

* No agencies please *