Relief Cook - Nutritious Meals & Volunteer Leadership

MHA; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme and life assurance

DBS checks provided

Counselling and wellbeing support

Discounts and employee discounts

Induction and training

Long service awards

Job summary

MHA’s Cromwell House care home in Norwich is seeking a relief Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for activity clubs and residents. You will plan menus within budget, manage food orders, and supervise volunteers, while upholding high hygiene standards.

You will support inductions and training, maintain records, and contribute to a warm, inclusive kitchen environment that aligns with MHA values and resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience of preparing and cooking meals for large numbers of people.
• The ability to deliver high-quality meals within a set budget.
• Good communication and listening skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• Experience of working with or supervising volunteers (desirable).
• Creativity in menu planning and sensitivity to the needs of older people.
• A flexible and positive approach to work, with occasional travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals for members attending lunch, breakfast or afternoon tea clubs.
• Plan menus that are nutritious, appealing and meet a wide range of dietary and cultural needs.
• Manage food ordering and stock control, ensuring cost-effectiveness and minimising waste.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and safety in line with food safety and COSHH requirements.
• Supervise and support volunteers and staff working in the kitchen, including organising rotas.
• Assist with the induction and training of volunteers and staff, ensuring compliance with food hygiene standards.
• Maintain accurate records and complete audits in line with food safety policies.
• Attend training, meetings, supervisions and appraisals as required.

Skills

Large-scale cooking

Menu planning

Stock control

Food hygiene

Volunteer supervision

Budgeting

Customer service

Job description

MHA’s Cromwell House care home in Norwich is seeking a relief Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for activity clubs and residents. You will plan menus within budget, manage food orders, and supervise volunteers, while upholding high hygiene standards.

You will support inductions and training, maintain records, and contribute to a warm, inclusive kitchen environment that aligns with MHA values and resident wellbeing.