Cook based at Davids House, Harrow

MHA; Harrow; Hybrid; GBP 22.000 - 26.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

DBS checks provided

Annual training and development

Uniforms provided

Zusammenfassung

MHA at Davids House care home in Harrow seeks an enthusiastic Cook to provide nutritious meals for members at lunch, breakfast and tea clubs, ensuring safe, efficient preparation and adherence to dietary needs. You will manage day-to-day kitchen operations, supervise volunteers, and support staff with rotas and training, contributing to a warm, welcoming environment focused on wellbeing.

Commitment to quality, hygiene and flexible work is essential; DBS checks and induction are provided as part

Qualifikationen

• Experience of preparing and cooking meals for large numbers of people.
• Ability to manage budgets and control costs.
• Strong communication and customer-focused service.
• Experience supervising volunteers (desirable).
• Creativity in menu planning and sensitivity to diverse needs.
• Flexible attitude with occasional travel as required.

Aufgaben

• Prepare, cook and serve meals for lunch, breakfast or afternoon tea clubs.
• Plan nutritious menus meeting dietary and cultural needs.
• Manage food ordering and stock control to minimise waste and costs.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety per COSHH and policy.
• Supervise and support volunteers and staff, organising rotas.
• Assist with induction and training of volunteers and staff, ensuring compliance with food hygiene.
• Maintain records and complete audits in line with food safety policies.
• Attend training, meetings and appraisals as required.

Kenntnisse

Large-scale cooking

Budgeting

Communication

Volunteer supervision

Menu planning

Flexible travel

Jobbeschreibung

For this role, we are currently considering candidates who live within approximately 15 miles of the service. This ensures commutes are manageable and support your wellbeing and work-life balance. If you live outside this area but would still find the commute manageable, please get in touch - we are happy to review individual circumstances.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Cook to join our team at MHA. This is a rewarding role where you will provide nutritious, high-quality meals for members attending our activities, helping to promote health, wellbeing and enjoyment.

As a Cook, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring meals are prepared safely, efficiently and in line with individual preferences and dietary needs. You will also support and supervise volunteers, helping to create a positive and welcoming environment based on MHA’s values.

What you will do

• Prepare, cook and serve meals for members attending lunch, breakfast or afternoon tea clubs.
• Plan menus that are nutritious, appealing and meet a wide range of dietary and cultural needs.
• Manage food ordering and stock control, ensuring cost-effectiveness and minimising waste.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and safety in line with food safety and COSHH requirements.
• Supervise and support volunteers and staff working in the kitchen, including organising rotas.
• Assist with the induction and training of volunteers and staff, ensuring compliance with food hygiene standards.
• Maintain accurate records and complete audits in line with food safety policies.
• Attend training, meetings, supervisions and appraisals as required.

About you

We are looking for someone who is confident, reliable and passionate about food and service.

You will bring:

• Experience of preparing and cooking meals for large numbers of people.
• The ability to deliver high-quality meals within a set budget.
• Good communication and listening skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• Experience of working with or supervising volunteers (desirable).
• Creativity in menu planning and sensitivity to the needs of older people.
• A flexible and positive approach to work, with occasional travel as required.

You will be joining an organisation with strong values and a commitment to helping people live later life well. At MHA, food plays an important role in bringing people together, and your work will have a meaningful impact every day.

Rewards and benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time)
• A strong pension scheme and life assurance
• Free DBS checks and uniforms (where applicable)
• Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support and access to our hardship fund
• Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
• Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app
• A full induction, ongoing training and development opportunities
• Long service awards to celebrate your contribution

About the service

Davids House care home in Harrow

Davids House is a warm and values-led home where colleagues work together with compassion, integrity and a shared sense of purpose. The team is known for being friendly and supportive, helping new colleagues settle in quickly and feel part of the community.

With a strong emphasis on dignity, independence and wellbeing, colleagues play a key role in creating a safe, calm and welcoming atmosphere for residents. Rooted in MHA’s charitable ethos, the home encourages colleagues to learn, grow and bring ideas that contribute to meaningful care.

For job seekers wanting a role that feels purposeful and people-focused, Davids House provides a positive environment to build skills and make a lasting difference.

For more information about the home, please click here

Where the role requires a Standard or Enhanced DBS check, the successful candidate will be required to join and maintain membership of the DBS Update Service. MHA will pay for the DBS check and will provide an additional payment through payroll equivalent to the standard annual Update Service subscription fee. Further details will be provided during onboarding.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s Recruitment Team.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early. Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s Talent Acquisition Team.