Cook / Chef

AWD online; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering service provider is seeking a dedicated Cook / Chef to prepare nutritious meals for residents in various locations across London. The ideal candidate will have experience in catering, strong hygiene knowledge, and the ability to work flexibly across multiple kitchens. This role offers the opportunity to engage with residents and make a positive impact on their dining experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a catering or cooking role preparing meals for groups.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Ability to work flexibly and travel between different sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide well-balanced, nutritious, and varied dishes for residents.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.
• Order supplies, manage stock rotation and minimise wastage.

Skills

Food hygiene awareness

Cooking for groups

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

NVQ in Food Production and Cooking or equivalent

Job description

Cook / Chef

Salary: £13.85 per Hour

Location: Work across various sites in Lewisham, Croydon, Lambeth, and Southwark

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Relief Cook, Mobile Chef, Peripatetic Cook, Catering Assistant, Floating Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, Residential Cook

Job Overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Cook / Chef to prepare and serve healthy, balanced, and appealing meals for residents in supported housing environments.

As a Cook / Chef you will work flexibly across different sites to ensure consistent, high-quality meal provision during periods of staff absence or increased demand. You will uphold strong food hygiene and safety standards while managing stock, minimising waste, and catering to diverse dietary and cultural needs.

This Cook / Chef role is ideal for someone adaptable, organised, and passionate about home-style cooking, teamwork, and delivering exceptional meal services in changing kitchen environments.

Duties

• Preparing And Cooking Meals: Provide well-balanced, nutritious, and varied dishes for residents
• Maintaining Hygiene Standards: Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations
• Stock Control: Order supplies, manage stock rotation and minimise wastage
• Adapting To Different Settings: Work effectively across multiple kitchens with diverse routines and residents
• Dietary Awareness: Cater to health, cultural, and personal dietary needs
• Waste Management: Dispose of food and waste correctly in line with hygiene guidelines
• Equipment Care: Ensure all kitchen equipment is used safely and maintained appropriately
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate food safety and ordering documentation
• Resident Engagement: Encourage residents to be involved in kitchen activities where appropriate
• Team Collaboration: Build positive working relationships with staff, residents, and families

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Previous experience in a catering or cooking role preparing meals for groups
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations
• Ability to work flexibly and travel between different sites
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Kindness, empathy, and respect for residents’ dignity and independence
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic food hygiene certificate or willingness to obtain one

Desirable

• NVQ in Food Production and Cooking or equivalent
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and procedures
• Experience preparing a range of cuisines
• Familiarity with ordering systems, stock rotation, and waste management

This role requires a DBS check

How to Apply

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

Job Ref: AWDO-P14040