Cook Bank

Care Concern Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Aspen Court Nursing and Dementia Care Home in Taunton is hiring a Cook to support residents with nutritious meals tailored to complex needs. The role emphasises quality food, hygiene, and consistency, with no late shifts.

You will join a dedicated team, following dietary requirements and contributing to menu planning while enjoying ongoing training and development opportunities. The position offers an 12.71 per hour rate, bank contract terms, and benefits including paid DBS, pension, and

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• Experience in a kitchen or food preparation role.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements, including modified diets, is beneficial.
• 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 for residents.
• Serve meals tailored to individual dietary needs and modified diets.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards at all times.
• Assist with menu planning and provide a varied, balanced dining experience.
• Work as part of a supportive kitchen team to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience in kitchen

Food safety standards

Dietary requirements knowledge

Independent and team work

Communication skills

Reliable and positive attitude

Job description

Aspen Court Nursing and Dementia Care Home is a modern, purpose built care home located on the peaceful northern outskirts of Taunton, Somerset. The home provides specialist Nursing, Dementia and Complex Care for up to 42 residents in a safe and supportive environment focused on dignity, wellbeing and person centred care.

Cook Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• Bank contract
• 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 within a specialist complex care setting, supporting individuals with a range of complex physical and mental health needs by preparing and delivering high quality, nutritious meals that support wellbeing and enhance daily life.

You will prepare and serve meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences, including modified or specialist diets where required, 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. 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
• Understanding of dietary requirements, including modified or specialist diets, is beneficial
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A positive and reliable approach

About Us

Aspen Court Care Home is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division 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.

Through Willinbrook Healthcare, we deliver high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs within specialist, supportive environments.

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 a specialist care environment, we would love to hear from you.