Job Description:

Care Home Lead Cook / Chef – North London

Full-Time | £16- £18 per hour

Nocturnal Recruitment Solutions are recruiting on behalf of  well-established care services in North London for an experienced Lead Cook / Chef.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled cook with care sector experience who understands the importance of nutrition, presentation and resident satisfaction within a residential setting.

The Role

Meals are often the highlight of the day for residents, and we are looking for someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality, freshly prepared meals that are both nutritious and well-presented.

You will lead the kitchen, maintain high hygiene standards, and ensure a positive dining experience for approximately 20+ residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals for 20+ residents

• Create culturally appropriate, balanced menus within budget

• Prepare fresh desserts and baked goods daily

• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness

• Comply with Food Safety, COSHH, Infection Control and Manual Handling procedures

• Monitor stock levels and place orders within budget

• Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained and report faults

• Work closely with the Care Manager to plan menus

• Engage with residents to gain feedback on meals

Essential Requirements

• Minimum Level 2 (Level 3 desirable) Food Hygiene Certificate

• At least 6 months’ UK experience as a Cook in a Care Home or similar setting

• Experience catering for 20+ service users

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

• Ability to provide 5 years of references

• Mandatory training must be in date or completed prior to start (support provided if required).

Nocturnal Recruitment Solutions specialise in all areas of Social Care Recruitment including Kitchen Assistants, Kitchen Staff, Lead Cooks, Cooks, Cook Assistants, Chefs, Care home Cooks, Social Workers, Care Assistants, Social Worker Assistants, Community Support Workers, Outreach Workers, Support Workers, Care Workers, HCA’s, Family Support Workers, Team Leaders, Care Home Managers & Day Centre Officers.