Weekend Community Cook — Nutritious Meals & Supportive Team

Manchester Arndale; Waterlooville; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream access

Hapi app discounts

OCS Academy

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a cook for The Grange in Waterlooville to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents in a supported living setting, Saturdays and Sundays 12:00–18:00.

You will work with a small team, ensuring high hygiene standards, safe food handling, and consistent portioning in a structured environment.

Applicants should have relevant cookery qualifications, DBS check willingness, right to work, and good communication.

Qualifications

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK and willingness to undergo a DBS check.
• City & Guilds 706/1/2 or NVQ Level 2 in relevant cookery qualification.
• Understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for tasks.
• Reliable, consistent and professional approach.
• Confident working in a structured environment with clear processes.
• Good communication skills and a respectful, non-judgemental approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals in line with planned menus, recipes and portion guidelines.
• Ensure food is presented to a good standard, with a focus on quality and consistency.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety.
• Manage stock levels, including basic ordering and minimising food waste.
• Support the smooth day-to-day running of kitchen operations.
• Follow all food safety, Health & Safety and site procedures at all times.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful environment for both colleagues and residents.

Skills

Right to work

DBS check

City & Guilds 706/1/2

NVQ Level 2

Food hygiene

Kitchen safety

Independent working

Reliability

Professional approach

Communication skills

Education

City & Guilds 706/1/2 / NVQ Level 2

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a cook for The Grange in Waterlooville to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents in a supported living setting, Saturdays and Sundays 12:00–18:00.

You will work with a small team, ensuring high hygiene standards, safe food handling, and consistent portioning in a structured environment.

Applicants should have relevant cookery qualifications, DBS check willingness, right to work, and good communication.