Job details
- Salary £13.11 per hour competitive overtime rates
- Role Cook / Chef
- Hours Full Time
- Location North Shields, Tyne & Wear
- Job Reference cook- carehome
Job summary
Care Home Chef/ Cook – 36-Bed Home ( based in North Sheilds)
We are seeking an experienced Cook to manage the kitchen in our 36-bed family owned care home. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents, including those with specific dietary needs (soft, pureed, diabetic), while maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare meals according to set menus
- Adapt dishes for dietary requirements
- Manage the kitchen independently during shifts
- Monitor stock and assist with ordering (shared with other cook)
- Assist with meal service
Requirements:
- At least 1 year cooking experience
- Knowledge of food hygiene and safety
- Reliable, organised, and able to work independently
- Care setting experience is desirable but not essential- understanding that residents may have dementia
Hours:
- Shift patterns :Mon–Sat: 8am–6pm Sun: 8am–4pm
- Weekly rota provided
Pay & Benefits:
- £13.11 per hour.
- Paid training
- Enhanced DBS provided
- Free parking, close to public transport
- Opportunity for extra shifts
- No late nights. Stable hours. Proper work-life balance.
Join a supportive, friendly team where your work directly improves residents’ lives and you’re valued for your skills.
Skills / Qualifications:
- Cooking experience - 1 year +
- Knowledge of food hygiene and safety- ( Level 2 preferred)
- Experience in adapting to dietary need ( e.g. diabetic )- preferred not essential )