Cook - The Willow Centre

Parkhaven Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Cook for The Willow Centre, a day-care facility for people with dementia. You will prepare nutritious meals, assist in menu planning, and ensure food safety compliance. Relevant food hygiene and catering certificates are required. The role offers a rewarding environment and adheres to Real Living Wage standards.

Benefits

Real Living Wage

Company Sick Pay

Pension

Life assurance

Free parking

Qualifications

• In‑date basic food hygiene certificate.
• Minimum valid level 1 catering certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in menu planning to create nutritious and appealing meal options.
• Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and dietary guidelines.
• Ensure all food handling practices comply with safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen area.
• Interact with service users to provide an exceptional meal service.
• Address dietary needs or preferences and develop suitable menus.

Skills

Meal preparation

Menu planning

Food hygiene

Education

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Level 1 catering certificate

Job description

Position

Cook - The Willow Centre at PARKHAVEN TRUST

Salary

From £13.57 per hour, 20 hours per week (Mon – Fri 10am – 2pm)

About the Role

At Parkhaven Trust you will have a rewarding career as a Cook. The Willow Centre is a day‑care centre for people with dementia, offering a home‑from‑home environment. Each day we provide a range of activities and delicious home‑cooked meals and snacks to all attendees. The Cook prepares the daily lunch meal for service users Monday to Friday, planning food quantities around occupancy to minimise waste.

Responsibilities

• Assist in menu planning to create nutritious and appealing meal options and minimise food waste.
• Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and dietary guidelines.
• Ensure all food handling practices comply with safety regulations and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen area, adhering to health codes.
• Interact with service users to provide an exceptional meal service.
• Address any dietary needs or preferences, developing a suitable menu in collaboration with the Housekeeping Coordinator and team of Cooks.

Qualifications

• In‑date basic food hygiene certificate.
• Minimum valid level 1 catering certificate.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Benefits

• Real Living Wage
• Company Sick Pay
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Free parking