Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join Akari Care as a Cook in one of their award-winning homes. You will play a pivotal role in creating delicious, nutritious, and personalized meals for the residents, ensuring they have a positive dining experience. The successful candidate will have experience in a similar environment, a passion for caring for the elderly, and a commitment to providing excellent service. Main duties of the job As the Cook, you will have the autonomy to create menus, plate up and arrange food trollies in an attractive way to stimulate the residents' appetite. You will be part of a united and extended care team, with the opportunity to coach and develop a team. The role requires a City & Guilds 706 1&2 or equivalent qualification, a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, and previous experience as a Head Chef or Head Cook in a similar environment. You should have a caring nature, the ability to lead by example, and a flexible and adaptable approach to changes. About us Akari Care is a leading provider of high-quality care for the elderly, with a focus on creating a warm and welcoming environment where residents feel valued, respected, and receive the personalized care they deserve. The company has a strong track record of excellence, having won numerous awards for their exceptional service. Details Date posted 21 December 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £13.02 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1446723302 Job locations Akari Care Forest Hall NE12 9DH Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek a Cook who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. An important part of the day for our residents is based around mealtimes. At Akari Care we take great pride in ensuring that what is prepared in the kitchen is of outstanding quality, wholesome and nutritious. At the same time, we always ensure that we are mindful and conscientious about individual needs, religious and cultural backgrounds. We continually assess how this might impact meal choices, alongside making sure that all of our residents feel that they have a personalised service. As the pivotal link between the kitchen and the serving areas you will have the autonomy to create menus, plate up and arrange food trollies in an attractive way in order for our residents to gain enthusiasm and a stimulated appetite to eat. Playing a fundamental and integral part of our united and extended care team you will be afforded the scope to coach a team into creating ideas and seeing them through as part of their own personal development needs. By showing us, you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require. What we require from you: City & Guilds 706 1&2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards) Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Head chef or Head Cook experience with similar environment /surrounding Supervisory or Line Management experience A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice Warm, approachable, and engaging persona Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents Whats in it for you: A competitive salary Pension contribution of 5% Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays) Flexible working patterns Fully funded training and development Support with personal development plans The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included AKOTH Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek a Cook who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. An important part of the day for our residents is based around mealtimes. At Akari Care we take great pride in ensuring that what is prepared in the kitchen is of outstanding quality, wholesome and nutritious. At the same time, we always ensure that we are mindful and conscientious about individual needs, religious and cultural backgrounds. We continually assess how this might impact meal choices, alongside making sure that all of our residents feel that they have a personalised service. As the pivotal link between the kitchen and the serving areas you will have the autonomy to create menus, plate up and arrange food trollies in an attractive way in order for our residents to gain enthusiasm and a stimulated appetite to eat. Playing a fundamental and integral part of our united and extended care team you will be afforded the scope to coach a team into creating ideas and seeing them through as part of their own personal development needs. By showing us, you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require. What we require from you: City & Guilds 706 1&2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards) Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Head chef or Head Cook experience with similar environment /surrounding Supervisory or Line Management experience A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice Warm, approachable, and engaging persona Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents Whats in it for you: A competitive salary Pension contribution of 5% Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays) Flexible working patterns Fully funded training and development Support with personal development plans The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included AKOTH Person Specification Qualifications Essential City & Guilds 706 1&2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards), Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, Head chef or Head Cook experience with similar environment /surrounding, Supervisory or Line Management experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential City & Guilds 706 1&2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards), Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, Head chef or Head Cook experience with similar environment /surrounding, Supervisory or Line Management experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Akari Care Limited Address Akari Care Forest Hall NE12 9DH Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Akari Care Limited Address Akari Care Forest Hall NE12 9DH Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)