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Care Home Cook

United Kingdom, Southport Employment contract 13.60 - 16.60 GBP / Hour · Job Posted May 30, 2026
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Care Home Cook. Millbrook House Nursing Home, Southport. 40hour contract. Four days a week on a rota basis, 7.30am - 6pm with every other weekend availability required. Real Living Wage. Looking for a rewarding role where flexibility and teamwork go hand in hand? At Dovehaven we don't just fill shifts, we build teams people want to stay in. This is a role where you're trusted, supported, and genuinely valued.

Job Responsibility

Ensure that nutritious and beautifully presented meals are provided for our residents

Requirements

  • Previous residential home or hotel experience with the ability to prepare meals for 50 or more residents
  • Dependable and flexible
  • Possess or be willing to work towards at least Catering (C&G) or NVQ 3
  • Qualifications in Food Hygiene and First Aid are desirable

Nice to have

Qualifications in Food Hygiene and First Aid

What we offer

  • Real Living Wage
  • 4 weekly pay
  • 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
  • Paid DBS
  • Free parking
  • Full induction before your first shift
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Fully Paid Training and ongoing development through our training academy
  • Uniform provided
  • Company Pension Scheme

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