Cook/Chef

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

Job summary

A dedicated care home provider in Teignbridge is seeking a compassionate Cook/Chef to prepare home-cooked meals for residents. You will ensure dietary needs are met while creating a warm and inviting kitchen atmosphere. This role not only involves cooking but also bringing comfort and connection through food. Join a supportive team where your contributions make a real difference to residents' lives.

Benefits

Free meals during long shifts

Flexible wage access through Flex Earn

Free DBS check

Blue Light Card discounts

Mental Health support services

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook with a passion for food.
• Willingness to learn about dietary requirements and food safety.
• Warm personality with a good sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook home-cooked meals for residents.
• Ensure meals meet dietary needs and are served on time.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Cooking for dietary needs

Food safety knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Compassionate attitude

Food Hygiene Certificate

Team collaboration

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.
• 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 keeping 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!
• 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.

Benefits and Other Information:

• 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.