Care Home Cook

Cook \n\nDovehaven House, Southport\nMoss Road, Southport\n\n33-34 hours per week – 3 days per week – 7.30am–5.30pm/6pm on a rota basis with alternate weekend availability required\n\nLooking for a rewarding role where your cooking skills can make a genuine difference every day?\n\nAt Dovehaven, we know that mealtimes are an important part of life in our homes. We’re looking for a caring and reliable Cook to join our friendly team at Manchester House, helping provide nutritious, well-presented meals that residents can enjoy in a warm and supportive environment.\n\nWhy People Choose This Role\n\n4-day working week\nConsistent 10-hour shifts\nFriendly and supportive team environment\nFully paid induction training\nOpportunity to make a real difference to residents’ wellbeing\nOngoing training and development opportunities\nStable role within a family-run care organisation\n\nAbout Dovehaven House\n\nDovehaven House is a residential care home catering for up to 40 residents. The home specializes in dementia care, and our aim is to ensure all our residents feel as comfortable as possible. Our homes promote independence, dignity and respect through positive risk taking and empowerment.\n\nTake a look at the home: https://dovehaven.co.uk/our-homes/dovehaven-house\n\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\n\nYou’ll play an important role in residents’ daily lives by preparing nutritious, appetising meals that meet a variety of dietary and individual needs.\n\nThis includes:\n\nPreparing and serving nutritious, well-presented meals\nSupporting residents with varying dietary requirements and preferences\nMaintaining high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness\nMonitoring food safety procedures and kitchen compliance\nWorking effectively under pressure during busy mealtimes\nManaging stock and supporting the smooth running of the kitchen\nWorking alongside the wider care team to support residents’ wellbeing\n\nAt a number of our Dovehaven homes, we work with Apetito, a company specialising in nutritious, great-tasting meals for hospitals, care homes, and community services across the UK. Their meals are designed to support elderly and vulnerable people with a wide range of tastes and dietary needs.\n\nWhat Matters Most\n\nWe’re looking for someone who takes pride in delivering quality meals and creating a positive dining experience for residents.\n\nThe right person will be:\n\nCaring, friendly, and approachable\nPassionate about delivering high standards\nOrganised with good time management skills\nDependable, flexible, and able to work under pressure\nA supportive team player\nCompassionate and understanding towards elderly residents and those living with dementia\n\nSkills, Qualifications & Experience\n\nIdeal candidates will have:\n\nPrevious experience within a care home, hotel, or similar catering environment\nExperience preparing meals for 50+ people\nGood organisation and kitchen management skills\nKnowledge of food hygiene and safe food preparation\n\nIt is desirable, but not essential, that the successful candidate:\n\nHolds or is willing to work towards Catering (C&G) or NVQ Level 3\nHolds Food Hygiene and/or First Aid qualifications\n\nWhat You’ll Get\n\nFortnightly pay\n5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)\nPaid DBS check\nFree uniform\nFully paid induction training\nOngoing training and development opportunities\nSupportive working environment within a family-run company\n\nImportant Information\n\n33.75 hours per week\n3 days per week\n7.30am–5.30pm/6pm shifts\nAlternate weekend availability required\nEnhanced DBS required\nNo sponsorship available\n\nIf you feel you have the right values for our family-run company, you will be supported through a programme of induction, training, and development throughout your career with us.\n\n#DHOR\n\nAPPLY FOR THIS POSITION\nAPPLY NOW