Cook | Elderly Care Home | Patcham, Brighton

Weekend Cook Patcham Nursing Home

Location: Brighton
14.35 per hour weekend enhancements
Permanent Contract 20 hours per week Saturday & Sunday shifts

Join Our Friendly Nursing Home Kitchen Team

Patcham Nursing Home is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Weekend Cook to join our warm and supportive kitchen team in Brighton.

We are a 30-bed family-run nursing home providing personalised care within a homely and welcoming environment.

At Patcham Nursing Home food is about much more than nutrition - it is about comfort dignity routine and creating a true sense of home for our residents.

Our kitchen team plays a vital role in everyday life preparing fresh nutritious meals that support wellbeing and bring enjoyment to mealtimes.

If you enjoy cooking fresh home-style meals and want to make a genuine difference to residents lives every weekend we would love to hear from you.

About the Weekend Cook Role

We are looking for a confident and caring Cook who can take responsibility for weekend catering preparing nutritious meals while supporting individual dietary needs and preferences.

You will play an important role in ensuring residents enjoy high-quality freshly prepared meals in a warm and welcoming environment.

Experience in a care home healthcare or catering environment is preferred along with a strong understanding of food hygiene and dietary requirements.

Role Details

• 14.35 per hour (reviewed annually) weekend enhancements
• Permanent contract
• 20 hours per week -Saturday and Sunday shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfasts lunches and light evening meals
• Provide two lunch options plus desserts
• Bake cakes for birthdays and special occasions
• Cater for residents visitors and staff
• Support residents dietary and nutritional needs
• Cater for modified diets and individual preferences
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
• Help create a warm positive and enjoyable dining experience

Experience & Requirements

• Previous Cook experience required
• Experience in a care home healthcare or catering environment is desirable
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards
• Understanding of dietary requirements and modified diets essential
• A caring and compassionate approach to food and wellbeing
• Ability to work independently during weekend shifts

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate with weekend enhancements
• Paid induction and training
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Employee referral bonus scheme: 200 on joining 300 after 1 year (T&Cs apply)
• Supportive and friendly working environment

Our Values

At SDR Care we are guided by:
Kindness Dignity & Respect Calmness Creativity and Responsibility.

These values shape everything we do from the care we provide to the meals we serve.

Important Information

This role is not eligible for employer sponsorship. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.

An enhanced DBS check will be required following a successful interview.

Apply Today

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No CV required just get in touch for an informal chat.

Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close once a suitable candidate is appointed.

Required Experience:

Senior IC