Cook/Chef - Newton Abbot

Proud to Care Devon; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home in Newton Abbot is seeking a passionate Cook/Chef to prepare comforting, home-cooked meals for residents. It's a role that combines cooking with compassion, ensuring each meal is not just food, but a moment of care and connection. The ideal candidate will have a Food Hygiene Certificate, be experienced in working with dietary needs, and bring warmth to the kitchen. Join a supportive team where you're more than just a cook; you're an essential part of residents' daily lives.

Benefits

Free meals during long shifts

Supportive team environment

Free DBS check

Access to mental health support

Flex Earn - early access to wages

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook essential.
• Knowledge of dietary needs and allergies preferred.
• Willingness to learn about food safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare balanced meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs.
• Follow food safety and hygiene guidelines.
• Collaborate with care staff to meet residents' needs.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Caring attitude

Knowledge of food safety

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Cook/Chef – 36 hours per week, to include alternate weekends, based at Cornerways, Newton Abbot.

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 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!

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.
• Free DBS check
• The use of ‘Flex Earn’ enabling you to access wages earnt in advance of pay day, viewing earnt wages in real time.
• 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
• 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], or apply by clicking the link below.

Does the job role include personal care?: No

Working Patterns:

36 hours per week, to include alternate weekends