Cook Bank

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Aspen Court Care Home is seeking a Cook to join our specialist complex care kitchen. You will prepare and serve high quality meals tailored to individual dietary needs, maintaining hygiene and food safety standards, and supporting menu planning.

No late evenings or split shifts are offered, with a consistent routine and opportunities for ongoing training and development. Bank contract with paid DBS, pension, and uniform provided.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Experience in a kitchen or food preparation role.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Understanding of dietary requirements, including modified or specialist diets, is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A positive and reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high quality, nutritious meals that support wellbeing.
• Tailor meals to individual dietary needs and preferences.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety.
• Assist with menu planning and contribute to a balanced dining experience.
• Help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently.

Job description

Cook Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• Bank contract
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

No late evenings or split shifts, offering a consistent working pattern and genuine work life balance, alongside ongoing training and development opportunities.

Role Overview

As Cook, you will play an important role within a specialist complex care setting, supporting individuals with a range of complex physical and mental health needs by preparing and delivering high quality, nutritious meals that support wellbeing and enhance daily life.

You will prepare and serve meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences, including modified or specialist diets where required, ensuring high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety are maintained at all times. Working with fresh ingredients, you will support menu planning and contribute to a varied and balanced dining experience.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently. This role offers a consistent routine and strong work life balance while still allowing you to take pride in delivering quality food every day.

What We Are Looking For

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Experience in a kitchen or food preparation role
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
• Understanding of dietary requirements, including modified or specialist diets, is beneficial
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A positive and reliable approach

About us

Aspen Court Care Home is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Through Willinbrook Healthcare, we deliver high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs within specialist, supportive environments.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in a specialist care environment, we would love to hear from you.