Care Home Cook – Part-Time Role in a Friendly Residential Home We are recruiting a Cook to join our kitchen team at Downs House Care Home in Petersfield. This is a part-time role offering set daytime hours, a consistent rota, and a supportive working environment within a warm and friendly care home. It is ideal for someone who enjoys cooking simple, home-style meals and wants a stable, structured role within a care setting. Location: Downs House, Petersfield Hours: 16 hours per week Shift pattern: Thursday – Sunday, 7:00am – 3:00pm (alternate weekends) Salary: £14.00 per hour (weekdays) / £14.50 per hour (weekends) Contract: Permanent About the Role As a Cook, you will prepare and serve nutritious, home-cooked meals for residents in a care home environment. You will work as part of a small, supportive team to ensure residents receive well-balanced meals that meet their dietary needs. Key Responsibilities Prepare breakfast, lunch, and light evening meals Cook simple, home-style dishes (breakfast, mains, light suppers) Bake cakes and prepare food for special occasions Ensure meals meet dietary and nutritional requirements Maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness Work independently during set shifts Support a calm and organised kitchen environment Who we are looking for Experienced Cook (care home, school, café, or similar setting) Confident preparing simple, home-style meals Good understanding of food hygiene standards Reliable, organised, and punctual Friendly and comfortable working in a care environment Compassionate approach to supporting older people What we offer £14.00–£14.50 per hour 16 hours per week (set rota) Daytime shifts only (7am–3pm) 29 days holiday (pro rata, including bank holidays) Full training and structured induction Supportive kitchen and care team Pension scheme (eligibility applies) Employee referral bonus scheme Why this role works Fixed, predictable daytime hours No late evenings or split shifts Stable part-time income Supportive care home environment Simple, structured cooking role Our values At South Downs Care, we live by Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility — and we bring these values into every meal we serve. Apply today If you’re ready to join Downs House Care Home in Petersfield as a Cook, we’d love to hear from you. Email: careers@sdrgroup.co.uk | Call: 07484 482896 No CV? No problem — get in touch today. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. DBS check required following offer. Early applications are encouraged as this vacancy may close once filled.