Ryde
About The RoleSouthern Housing are seeking a Cook to join our Care and Independent Living team based in Ryde Village on the Isle of Wight.You will provide a food preparation service to residents and ensure all food hygiene regulations are adhered to. You will have experience in providing nutritionally well balanced and appetising meals and hold a Food Hygiene Certificate. You'll be expected to consult regularly with the residents to ensure that the food being served is to their liking and cater for any special dietary requirements.The locationYou will be based at Ryde Village on the Isle of Wight working 20 hours per week. You may be required to attend training courses at one of our other offices/schemes. You will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.What you'll be doingMenusEnsure all meals provided are nutritionally well balanced and appetising, and provided at reasonable cost and within agreed budgetsConsult regularly with the residents to ensure that the food being served meets personal preferencesBe aware of, and act on, any special dietary requirementsPurchasingMaintain stock control and records of all purchasesEnsure there are sufficient ingredients for all meals and refreshments, and that all goods are of sound qualityFood hygiene and health and safety rulesCarry out a risk assessment of kitchen procedures and identify hazards in these proceduresDevise methods to minimise these risks and ensure all staff engaged in kitchen duties or food service are aware of these methodsMaintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen at all times including appliances and utensilsEnsure that staff engaged in food preparation and service do so in full compliance with best practice for personal hygiene, general hygiene, health & safety and that appropriate protective clothing is worn by all staffWhat you'll needAdvanced food hygiene certificateExperience of cooking, food preparation within a budget, portion and stock controlUnderstanding of the dietary requirements of older peopleBasic written and numeracy skillsBasic health & safety awarenessExperience of managing a professional kitchen environmentBenefits in working with usAs a trusting and competitive provider of care and support services on the Island, we can provide you with paid travel time, generous mileage and holiday allowance, paid DBS and training as well as health benefits package. And if you're interested in career progression, then we are the employer for you!The ability to buy extra leave and discount cardsFlexible working hours – covering weekdays, evening & weekendsEmployee referral schemeCash claim-back on medical treatmentsFull training provided at no additional costAdditional payment for sleep-in duties, where applicableDiscounted rates on a cycle scheme, personal medical plans, life assurance, give as you earn, critical illness and travel insuranceClosing Date : 13 th October 2026 at 23:59About the teamYou'll be part of our Care & Support service, delivering CQC regulated, person centred care to people with a range of support needs.The service focuses on helping people live independently, achieve their goals and remain active within their communities. We support individuals with their wellbeing, safety and daily living, tailoring our approach to meet each person's unique needs.Working as part of a supportive team, you'll help deliver care that promotes dignity, choice and inclusion, ensuring people feel safe, supported and empowered in their daily lives.About UsAt Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own! We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives.A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.TPBN1_UKTJ