Cook/Chef

Peninsula Care Homes; Highweek, Moretonhampstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care home provider in England is seeking a passionate Cook to prepare home-cooked meals for residents. You'll work in a busy kitchen to meet dietary requirements, ensure meals are served on time, and contribute to the residents' comfort and satisfaction. A Food Hygiene Certificate is required or a willingness to obtain one. Join us to make a meaningful impact through your cooking.

Benefits

Free meals during long shifts

Blue Light Card eligibility

Induction program with a mentor

Free DBS check and pension auto-enrolment

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook or Chef, preferably in a care setting.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements (e.g., diabetic-friendly meals).
• Ability to maintain a clean and organised kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare balanced, home-cooked meals for residents.
• Ensure meals are presented well and served on time.
• Work collaboratively with care staff for residents’ needs.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Ability to work efficiently

Compassionate attitude

Good sense of humour

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Cook/Chef, based at Coppelia House, Moretonhampstead - Part time hours available - 24 hours per week, to include alternate weekends. £14.75, £15.00 per hour at weekends.

It’s Not Just Cooking. It’s Comfort, Connection, and Care.

We’re looking for more than someone who knows their way around a kitchen. We’re looking for someone who knows that a good meal can be the highlight of someone’s day. Someone who understands that food is memory, comfort, and care - all served on a plate.

As our Cook, you’ll be cooking for people who’ve lived full, incredible lives - people who deserve food that feels like home.

Yes, it’s a busy kitchen; Yes, you’ll be working to dietary needs, preferences, and routines. But what you’re really doing? You’re making someone feel seen, safe, and satisfied.

A bit about the role:

• Plan and prepare and cook balanced, home-cooked meals tailored to resident's dietary needs
• Ensure meals are presented well and served on time
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and nutritional guidelines
• Maintain a clean and well‑organised kitchen
• Work collaboratively with care staff to ensure resident's needs are met
• Bringing warmth, pride, and maybe even a few laughs into the heart of the home.

What we're looking for:

• An experience passionate Cook
• Knowledge of food safety, allergies, and dietary requirements (e.g., soft diets, diabetic‑friendly meals) - or a willingness to learn
• Ability to work efficiently, independently and keep calm under pressure
• A caring and compassionate attitude
• Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• A warm, friendly personality and a good sense of humour - it helps in a busy kitchen!

We can offer you:

• A supportive team who understands the power of what happens in the kitchen.
• A workplace where you’re not just the cook - you’re a valued part of our residents’ day.
• Induction programme with a dedicated mentor to help you feel supported and comfortable in your new role
• Free DBS check and auto‑enrolment pension
• The use of ‘Flex Earn’ enabling you to access wages earnt in advance of pay day, viewing earnt wages in real time
• Blue Light Card eligibility – discounts on retail, eating out, and more!
• Free meals provided when working long shifts
• Access to Peninsula Care Homes Mental Health First Aider; an external Confidential Care helpline for you and your family members; Peninsula Care Home’s ‘Whycare?’ app and Refer a Friend scheme (earn money for bringing your friends on board!)
• The chance to make a real impact through something as simple, and profound, as a warm meal.

This isn’t just cooking. This is care - with flavour, heart, and purpose.

If you believe food is one of the best ways to care for someone - we’d love to meet you.

To find out more please contact us at [e-mail]