We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Cook/Chef to deliver high‑quality, nutritious meals for our elderly residents at Longlands Care Home in Daventry. This rewarding role allows your culinary skills to directly contribute to the wellbeing of those in our care.
Longlands Care Home offers a safe and welcoming environment, and our team of friendly and committed staff provide the highest level of dementia care and residential support. We specialise in supporting people living with Dementia and aim to create a “home from home” atmosphere for our residents.
Working Hours & Rota
Total hours: 21 hours per week.
Working Time: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm (hours fixed, not flexible).
* Week 1 – Working three days per week: Monday, Tuesday, either Wednesday or Thursday.
* Week 2 – Working on: Monday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Key Responsibilities
* Cooking daily meals: preparing breakfast, lunch and tea for residents.
* Planning menus: designing menus that accommodate different diets, allergies, health conditions, textures, and personal preferences.
* Ensuring safety and hygiene: keeping the kitchen clean and compliant, following food hygiene rules, completing risk assessments, and reporting any faults or hazards.
* Supporting residents: creating a positive mealtime experience, supporting staff at mealtimes, and ensuring residents are kept safe around kitchen areas.
* Working alongside the Senior Cook to maintain high standards.
Qualifications & Skills
* A genuine commitment to preparing safe, nutritious meals that meet individual dietary, cultural, and medical needs.
* An understanding of equal opportunities and respect for people’s behavioural, physical, social, and welfare needs.
* The ability to work positively with colleagues and contribute to a supportive team environment.
* Experience of preparing and cooking meals, ideally in a care, day centre, or residential setting.
* A good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety practices, including a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
* Strong time‑management skills, with the ability to work to set mealtimes and deadlines.
* Confidence in ordering supplies and managing stock within a small budget.
* Practical, organised approach that helps keep the kitchen running efficiently and safely.
* A willingness to learn, improve ways of working, and maintain high standards at all times.
Additional Information
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an enhanced DBS certificate and a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
This role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We cannot accept individuals on full‑time sponsorship who are seeking this as a second job or as their main job, as care is no longer classified as a Skilled Worker occupation.
Don’t delay—this role may close very quickly if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants.
West Northamptonshire Council is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
#J-18808-Ljbffr