Cook (Residential)

Somerset Care; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerset Care is looking for a dedicated Cook to join their team at Greenhill House in Hounslow. This part-time position involves preparing high-quality meals and maintaining kitchen standards. With a competitive pay rate and a commitment to staff wellbeing, this role offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Full induction and ongoing training

Enhanced pay for nights, weekends, and bank holidays

Access to earned wages before payday via Wagestream

Blue Light Card for discounts

Awards and long service recognition

Refer a Friend Bonus: £350

Wellbeing support services

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience working as a Chef or Cook.
• Ability to manage food stock.
• Understanding of dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-standard, varied menus reflecting dietary requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Support food preparation and serving with kitchen assistants.

Skills

Connecting with people

Making a difference

Food preparation

Kitchen safety

Education

Level 2 QCF qualification in catering

Job description

Do you like to connect with people, make a difference, and do the right thing?

Somerset Care is an award-winning not-for-profit provider of care across the South West. When people think about care, they think of the Somerset Care Group.

Greenhill House recruits based on values – however, you must have a Level 2 QCF qualification in catering or demonstrable experience working as a Chef or Cook.

PART-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE - Averaging 29.75 hours per week!

Week 1 - 3 days per week

Week 2 - 4 days per week

Shifts: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, including every other weekend

Everything we do at Somerset Care is underpinned by our four core values: Connecting with people, Making a difference, Doing the right thing, and Embracing change.

We really care about our staff and offer a range of excellent benefits:

• Full induction, ongoing training to gain NVQ & Care qualifications, plus the opportunity to start an Apprenticeship
• Enhanced pay for nights, weekends, and bank holidays
• Partnered with Wagestream to allow access to earned wages before payday
• Blue Light Card — access to over 15,000 discounts from retailers and local businesses
• Reward and recognition: Bright Sparks, Somerset Care Group Awards, Long Service Awards
• Refer a Friend Bonus: £350 per successful referral (uncapped)
• Wellbeing support covering various services and events

Apply now to speak with our friendly recruitment team!

• Cooks provide high-standard, varied menus, reflecting dietary requirements, and monitor nutritional value.
• Manage and order food stock.
• Cooks maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Support with food preparation and serving alongside the kitchen assistant.
• Our Cook pay rate is £13.50 per hour (£14.55 on weekends!), recognizing team value.

“I have always felt very proud to work for Somerset Care and feel very grateful for the career opportunities & support I have been given.”

If you'd like to speak with our recruitment team, call us at 01823 802 637 and select Option 1.

Somerset Care Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.