Care Home Chef/ Cook – 36-Bed Home ( based in North Sheilds)
No late nights. Stable hours. Proper work-life balance.
We are seeking an experienced Cook to manage the kitchen independently in our 36-bed 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
- Willing to udnergo enhanced DBS check
- Knowledge of food hygiene and safety
- Reliable, organised, and able to work independently
- Care setting experience is desirable but not essential
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
Join a supportive, friendly team where your work directly improves residents’ lives and you’re valued for your skills.
- Experience
- Required
- Languages
- English – Advanced
- Employment
- Full-time
- Salary
- from £13.11 hourly
- Benefits
- enhanced overtime rates
- Starting time
- Immediate start!
2 Waterville Road, NE29 6SL, North Shields
Residential and Dementia Care Home • 11-50 Employees
Hiring on JOB TODAY since April, 2026
We are a small indepedant family-owned care home with almost 40 years experience in the industry. We have many long term members of staff and really understand that working as team ensures the resident's have the best care.
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