Cook/Chef

Cook/Chef – Coppelia House, Moretonhampstead. Full and part time hours available, to include alternate weekends

Are you a passionate cook who loves preparing nutritious and delicious meals? We are looking for a dedicated Cook to join our team at Coppelia House. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to our residents in a warm and friendly environment.

A bit about the role:

Our lovely residents deserve the very best and that includes tasty, nutritious, and comforting meals made with care.

• Plan and prepare and cook balanced, home-cooked meals tailored to resident’s dietary needs
• Ensure meals are presented well and served on time
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and nutritional guidelines
• Maintain a clean and well-organised kitchen
• Work collaboratively with care staff to ensure resident’s needs are met

What we’re looking for:

• An experienced passionate Cook
• Knowledge of food safety, allergies, and dietary requirements (e.g., soft diets, diabetic-friendly meals) – or a willingness to learn
• Ability to work efficiently and independently
• A caring and compassionate attitude
• Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• A warm, friendly personality and a good sense of humor – it helps in a busy kitchen!

We can offer you:

• Full company induction and training to get you started and confident in the role
• Ongoing training and support thereafter to gain qualifications and opportunities for career progression
• Free DBS check
• The use of ‘Flex Earn’ enabling you to access wages earnt in advance of pay day, viewing earnt wages in real time.
• Company Pension
• Free meals provided when working long shifts
• Access to Peninsula Care Homes Mental Health First Aider
• Access to an external Confidential Care helpline for you and your family members
• Access to Peninsula Care Home’s ‘Whycare?’ app
• Access to Peninsula Care Home’s ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme
• Ample PPE to support safe working
• One of the most rewarding jobs making a meaningful impact on our residents lives

Owing to the location of the home, you will need to have access to your own transport as there are no public transport links available.

If you require a visa to enable you to have the legal right to work in the UK, you must have a minimum of 12 months remaining on the visa to be considered for the role.

Please note for UK & Overseas applicants, we are not in a position to sponsor, so kindly ask that you do not apply if you require sponsorship.

To find out more please contact us on 01392 346442 or email hr@peninsulacarehomes.co.uk

Does the job role include personal care?: No

Working Patterns:

Full or part time hours available