Do you enjoy cooking fresh, home-style meals that make a real difference to people’s lives?
Carden Bank Care Home is looking for a passionate and reliable Cook to join our friendly and supportive team as we continue to develop and grow under Belvedere Care Homes.
At Carden Bank, mealtimes are an important part of daily life for our residents. We are looking for someone who takes pride in preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals while creating a warm and welcoming dining experience for the people who live in our home.
This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who enjoys cooking, values teamwork, and wants to work in a rewarding environment where what you do truly matters every single day.
About Us
Belvedere Care Homes is a respected provider of high-quality residential care across the UK. We support older adults and individuals with additional needs within safe, welcoming, and person-centred environments built around dignity, compassion, respect, and community.
Carden Bank Care Home is continuing through an exciting period of positive improvement and development, and we are looking for caring, committed people to be part of that journey with us.
Your Role Will Include
- Preparing fresh, nutritious meals for residents daily-
- Supporting individual dietary, cultural and medical requirements
- Preparing texture-modified meals where required
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene
- Monitoring food storage, temperatures and stock rotation
- Supporting menu planning and resident choice
- Creating a positive and enjoyable dining experience for residents
- Working closely with the wider care and management team
What We’re Looking For
✔ A passionate and enthusiastic cook
✔ Someone organised, reliable and hardworking
✔ Knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety
✔ Level 2 Food Hygiene preferred (or willingness to complete)
✔ Flexible to work weekends on a rota basis
✔ Experience within a care or catering setting is desirable but not essential
✔ Understanding of modified diets is advantageous
Why Join Carden Bank?
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Flexible working opportunities
- Ongoing training and development
- Opportunity to be part of a growing and improving service
- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference
Please note: At present, we are unable to consider sponsorship applications for this position.
If you are passionate about food, enjoy working with people, and want a rewarding role within a caring environment, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
