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Leonard Cheshire; Romsey; On-site; GBP 17,914,000 - 24,268,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pay pre‑day access up to 40%

Blue Light Card discounts

Pension & life cover

Health cash plan

Career development in catering

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire is seeking a part-time Cook at Fryers House in Romsey to plan menus, prepare meals, and work closely with care teams to meet individual dietary needs. The role emphasizes hygiene, HACCP compliance, and budget-aware stock management.

You will contribute to a welcoming kitchen that supports adults with learning disabilities, with 21 hours per week across three days and on-site duties in a caring home environment.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing meals in a care or catering setting.
• Ability to plan varied, seasonal menus.
• Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH regulations.
• Willingness to train and supervise staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing of residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals on time.
• Plan varied menus meeting dietary needs.
• Liaise with care teams to tailor menus.
• Maintain hygiene to HACCP and COSHH standards.
• Manage food stocks, orders, and budgets.
• Supervise catering staff, including training and rota planning.
• Provide catering for events and special occasions.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Safety & hygiene

Team supervision

Budget management

Education

Catering qualification (preferred)

Job description

£14 per hour | 21 hours per week | Fryers House

"It’s about creating meals that make people feel cared for - every plate is an opportunity to make someone’s day."

That’s how one of our Cooks describes their role. If you’re passionate about food, take pride in your kitchen, and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

A home, not just a service

Our Fryers House supports adults with learning disabilities and additional needs to live their lives their way. The kitchen is the heart of our home - where we create fresh, delicious, and nutritious meals that bring people together. You’ll plan menus, prepare food, and work closely with our care teams to make sure everyone’s individual dietary needs are met.

We offer 21 hours per week. This will provide 3 days cover to support our other cook in the service.

Why you’ll love working here

As well as providing support for your wellbeing and development, we offer a fantastic range of benefits:

• 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 every year up to 33 days)
• Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
• Free Blue Light Card: Exclusive discounts and benefits
• Contributory Pension Scheme & competitive life cover
• Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare at your fingertips
• Career development: Opportunities for recognised catering qualifications
• Free DBS check
• Employee Assistance Programme - support when you need it most

What you’ll do

• Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals and beverages on time
• Plan varied, seasonal menus that meet nutritional and dietary needs
• Liaise with care teams and customers to create personalised menus
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in line with HACCP and COSHH regulations
• Manage food stocks, orders, and budgets effectively
• Supervise and support catering staff, including training and rota planning
• Provide catering for events, parties, and special occasions
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements

About Leonard Cheshire

Established over 75 years ago, we exist to support disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible.

Ready to apply?

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship or are awaiting a visa decision

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Cook

Company: Leonard Cheshire

Salary: from £14 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Romsey, SO51 5AD

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent