Relief Cook: Lead Kitchen, Nutritious Elder Care Menus

Avante Care & Support Ltd; Bexleyheath; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

DBS check

Pension contributions

Free uniform

Training & development

Wellbeing services

Job summary

Avante Care & Support Ltd is seeking a Relief Cook for Parkview in Bexleyheath, United Kingdom. You will lead a kitchen team to craft nutritious meals tailored for residents, honouring cultural and religious dietary needs and seating preferences.

The role focuses on menu development, staff mentoring and delivering memorable dining experiences in a supportive, not-for-profit environment. We offer competitive pay, a DBS check, pension contributions, free uniform and access to development

Qualifications

• Proven kitchen leadership experience.
• Knowledge of elderly dietary requirements and food hygiene.
• Level 2 or above catering qualification.
• Warm, dependable and adaptable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Lead a kitchen team to craft nutritious meals for residents.
• Curate menus and ensure cultural/religious dietary needs are met.
• Mentor kitchen staff and uphold high hygiene standards.
• Deliver memorable dining experiences in a not-for-profit setting.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Elderly dietary knowledge

Food hygiene standards

Catering qualifications Level 2+

Education

Level 2 catering qualification

Job description

Avante Care & Support Ltd is seeking a Relief Cook for Parkview in Bexleyheath, United Kingdom. You will lead a kitchen team to craft nutritious meals tailored for residents, honouring cultural and religious dietary needs and seating preferences.

The role focuses on menu development, staff mentoring and delivering memorable dining experiences in a supportive, not-for-profit environment. We offer competitive pay, a DBS check, pension contributions, free uniform and access to development