Temp Cook - Children's Home (Evenings & Weekends)

Adecco (Portugal); Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Adecco UK & Ireland is seeking a Temporary Cook for The Bungalow Children's Home in Eastbourne. You will prepare and cook nutritious meals for children and staff in a residential setting, Monday to Friday 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM, with alternating Saturdays and Sundays.

This six-week contract requires maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safeguarding. The role offers PAYE pay at £13.49 per hour with weekend will-work and time off during the midweek when a weekend shift is worked, and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cooking or catering role.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety standards.
• Experience ordering stock and managing food supplies.
• Ability to work independently and manage kitchen duties effectively.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding within a children's care setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious main meals for children and staff within a residential children's home.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Order stock and manage food supplies; stock online.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and compliant with cleaning schedules and food safety regulations.

Skills

Cooking / catering experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Stock ordering & inventory management

Independent work & kitchen management

Communication & organisation

Confidentiality & safeguarding

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)

Job description

Adecco UK & Ireland is seeking a Temporary Cook for The Bungalow Children's Home in Eastbourne. You will prepare and cook nutritious meals for children and staff in a residential setting, Monday to Friday 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM, with alternating Saturdays and Sundays.

This six-week contract requires maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safeguarding. The role offers PAYE pay at £13.49 per hour with weekend will-work and time off during the midweek when a weekend shift is worked, and