Cook

Care Home Cook - Fresh Homemade Food Brampton
We are looking for a caring and experienced Cook to join a friendly care home in Brampton, preparing fresh homemade meals for a small group of residents.
This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about creating nutritious, delicious food that supports the health and wellbeing of elderly residents.
Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook fresh homemade meals daily for residents
• Plan balanced menus tailored to dietary needs and preferences
• Cater for specialist diets including soft foods, diabetic-friendly, and low-salt meals
• Bake homemade cakes, desserts, and snacks
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen safety standards
• Manage food ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation
• Ensure meals are enjoyable, comforting, and well-presented

Requirements:

• Previous cooking experience, ideally in a care home, school, or similar setting
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary needs for older adults
• Food Hygiene Certificate
• Organised, reliable, and compassionate nature
• Ability to work independently in a small kitchen environment

What We Offer:

• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Small resident group allowing quality-focused cooking
• Opportunity to make a real difference every day
• Competitive pay
• Stable working hours

If you take pride in preparing fresh, wholesome food and want to positively impact residents' daily lives, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a Temporary position