Part Time Cook

Job Description:

We're looking for a caring, reliable Cook to join our warm and welcoming care home, providing freshly prepared meals for 18 residents each day. If you have a passion for home‑style cooking and want to make a real difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

You will be responsible for delivering a wholesome lunch and tea service that meets the nutritional needs of our residents while offering plenty of variety and comfort. Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Preparing and cooking nutritious, well-balanced meals for up to 18 residents
• Catering for a range of dietary requirements and preferences
• Planning simple, varied menus (with support)
• Ensuring high standards of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness
• Working closely with care staff to create a positive mealtime experience
• Maintaining stock levels and ordering supplies as needed

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about cooking and providing great food
• Able to work independently and manage a small kitchen
• Knowledgeable about (or willing to learn) dementia-friendly and soft‑food diets
• Friendly, organised, and committed to high standards
• Trained or willing to train in Food Hygiene Level 2 (or higher)

Experience in a care home or similar setting is helpful but not essential, caring approach and love for good, honest cooking matter most.

What we Offer:

• A supportive, family‑feel working environment
• Regular hours with no late nights
• Training and development opportunities
• The chance to make a meaningful difference every day
• £12.50ph

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.