Part-Time Care Home Cooks (x2) - Cedars House, Bar

Nightingale Hammerson; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care provider in Barnet is looking for a Cook to prepare balanced, home-cooked meals while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. The role requires a respectful and caring attitude towards residents. Full training is provided for candidates without catering experience, and the role offers a competitive salary of £12.82 per hour and various employee benefits.

Benefits

£250 Recommend a Friend Bonus

Up to 28 days holiday

Free DBS check

Stakeholder pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Access to free online courses

Annual Employee Awards Evening & Recognition Schemes

CareTech Foundation grants

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or a similar role is desirable but not essential; full training provided.
• Ability to follow instructions with attention to detail and minimal supervision.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and care.
• A respectful and caring attitude towards residents.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving balanced, home-cooked meals with variety and choice.
• Maintaining consistently high standards in food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Managing stock, food orders, and expenditure within budget.
• Supervising the Kitchen Assistant and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Engaging with residents to review satisfaction and gather feedback on meals.
• Ensuring compliance with CareTech policies, food safety standards, and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Experience in catering or similar role

Attention to detail

High standards of quality and care

Respectful and caring attitude

Job description

Overview

Location: Barnet, Hertfordshire

Hours: 21 hours per week across 7 days (including weekends) – 7:00am start

Salary: £12.82 per hour

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving balanced, home-cooked meals with variety and choice.
• Maintaining consistently high standards in food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Managing stock, food orders, and expenditure within budget.
• Supervising the Kitchen Assistant and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Engaging with residents to review satisfaction and gather feedback on meals.
• Ensuring compliance with CareTech policies, food safety standards, and confidentiality requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in catering or a similar role (desirable but not essential – full training provided).
• Ability to follow instructions with attention to detail and minimal supervision.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and care.
• A respectful and caring attitude towards residents.

Rewards & Benefits

• £250 Recommend a Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 days holiday
• Free DBS check
• Stakeholder pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for personal and career development
• Annual Employee Awards Evening & Recognition Schemes
• CareTech Foundation grants for family and friends

About Us

The CareTech Group, established in 1994, is one of the UK’s largest providers of specialist social care services, supporting over 5,000 adults across 300+ services nationwide.

We are proud to be a “Disability Confident Leader” employer, committed to delivering outstanding care and empowering people to live fulfilling lives.

Additional Information

• Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure (provided by the employer).
• Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.
• Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
• Strictly no agencies.