Cook (Residential Care Home)

Centurionstaunch; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care service provider in Greater London is seeking a reliable and experienced Cook to prepare nutritious meals for older adults living with dementia. The ideal candidate will have a catering qualification, Food Safety Level 2, and the ability to cater to various dietary needs while maintaining high kitchen hygiene standards. This role is pivotal in ensuring the comfort and well-being of our residents through quality meal preparation.

Qualifications

• Relevant training for working in a care or hospitality environment.
• Experience cooking for older people or in a care/residential home setting.
• Clean Enhanced DBS required or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals for residents, including specialist and modified diets.
• Ensure food is cooked to a high standard, following nutritional guidelines.
• Maintain excellent kitchen hygiene and food safety practices.

Skills

Catering qualification

Food Safety Level 2

Experience in care setting

Reliability

Professionalism

Caring attitude

Education

Catering qualification

Job description

Centurion Staunch Innovative Solutions Ltd | Contract

Cook (Residential Care Home)

Mapleton Road, London, United Kingdom | Posted on 08/12/2025

We are recruiting a reliable and experienced Cook to work in a residential home supporting older people living with dementia. This role requires someone who can prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals and cater for a range of specialist dietary needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals for residents, including specialist and modified diets.
• Ensure food is cooked to a high standard, following nutritional guidelines for older adults.
• Maintain excellent kitchen hygiene and food safety practices always.
• Work safely and professionally within a residential care home environment.
• Communicate effectively with staff and residents to understand meal requirements.

Requirements

Essential Requirements

• A recognised Catering qualification.
• Food Safety Level 2 (minimum).
• Experience cooking for older people or in a care/residential home setting.
• A clean Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
• Relevant training for working in a care or hospitality environment.
• Reliability, professionalism and a caring attitude.
• Confirmation you hold the required qualifications.
• Whether you already have an Enhanced DBS.

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