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Cook vulnerable adults with learning disabilities


Job Location:

Coventry - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 4 August 2026 (30 days ago)
Application Deadline: 1 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

2 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To prepare and cook nutritious home-cooked meals for residents respite service users and staff within a residential care setting. The role involves maintaining high standards of food quality hygiene and safety while catering for vulnerable adults with learning disabilities in a professional and caring environment.



Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and cook fresh lunch and evening meals for residents respite service users and staff.
  • Cater for approximately 21 people daily ensuring meals meet dietary and nutritional requirements.
  • Follow all food hygiene food safety and health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Maintain a clean safe and organised kitchen environment.
  • Ensure food is stored prepared and served in accordance with current legislation and best practice.
  • Support the wellbeing of vulnerable adults by providing high-quality nutritious meals.
  • Monitor stock levels and report any shortages or ordering requirements.
  • Work collaboratively with the wider care team to meet the needs of residents and service users.


Requirements
  • Previous experience working as a Cook.
  • Experience within a residential care home or similar care environment.
  • Experience preparing meals for groups of approximately 1521 people.
  • Food Safety Level 1 or Level 2 qualification (Level 2 preferred).
  • Food Hygiene Level 1 or Level 2 qualification (Level 2 preferred).
  • Enhanced DBS (without Barred List) with Cook listed as the job title (essential).
  • BPSS check required.


Additional Information
  • Location: Maurice Edelman House 28 Moat House Lane Canley Coventry CV4 8HH
  • Hours per week: 24 Hours
  • Bi-Weekly Payments: Payments made every two weeks