We're Hiring Cook for Our Brand-New Care Home in Brighton
Location: Brighton
Capacity: 40 Residents
Contract: Full-time
Be Part of Something New
We're opening the doors to our stunning new 40-bedded residential care home in Brighton, and we're assembling an incredible team to take it into its maiden voyage. This isn't just another job — it's a chance to be there from day one, shaping the standards, culture, and flavour of our brand-new home.
We're looking for a talented Cook who's passionate about food, thrives in a team, and wants to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.
Your Role in Our Story
As Cook, you'll be right at the heart of our home, helping us deliver delicious, nutritious meals that keep residents healthy, happy, and smiling. You'll bring creativity, care, and high standards to everything you do — from menu planning to presentation.
Day-to-day, you'll:
* Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, tailored to residents' needs and preferences.
* Support the Head Chef in planning menus, including seasonal and specialist diets.
* Ensure every plate meets the highest standards of taste, presentation, and nutrition.
* Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen safety standards in line with Safer Food, Better Business.
* Monitor stock, order ingredients, and keep the kitchen well-organised.
* Support in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff.
* Serve meals with pride — and maybe even a smile or two
Who We're Looking For
We're searching for someone with flavour, flair, and focus:
* Previous experience in a professional kitchen (care home or healthcare setting an advantage).
* Strong cooking skills with the ability to adapt recipes for specialist diets (e.g., texture-modified meals, fortified diets, and thickened fluids).
* Solid understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
* Good organisation and multitasking skills in a busy kitchen environment.
* A genuine passion for food and making a difference to others.
* Team player with the ability to step up and take initiative when needed.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a brand-new home — start fresh, set the tone, and build something special.
* Work in a beautifully designed environment that makes every day inspiring.
* Join a supportive, people-focused team that values creativity and quality.
* Opportunities for training, growth, and progression as the home develops.
Apply Now
This is your chance to be part of something exciting right from the beginning.
Brighton's newest care home — more than a workplace, it's a fresh start.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
Work Location: In person