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Cook

The closing date is 06 May 2026

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Job summary

There has never been a better time to develop your career as a Cook with Brunelcare. If you are interested in this role, apply today and become part of something more.

About the role

  • To assist the Head Chef with planning, organising, preparing, presenting, and serving high-quality, nutritious meals for residents and visitors.

  • Ensure all food is produced to our high standards and the correct quantities are delivered to relevant service points at the right time.

  • Maintain high cleanliness throughout the kitchen and ensure all of Brunelcares Health and Safety procedures are implemented.

  • If required, you may be asked to step in for the Head Chef if they are absent and carry out their responsibilities.

Main duties of the job

About you

  • Previous experience in a catering environment and excellent catering skills are essential.

  • Available to work various hours and shift patterns, including weekends.

  • Work well within the team, maintaining effective communication at all times.

  • Willingness to undergo further training and development and attain relevant qualifications and specialised experience where required.

Job benefits

  • Competitive rates of pay

  • Equivalent to 30 days of paid annual leave (excluding of bank holidays), increasing to the equivalent of 33 after 5 years service (pro-rata)

  • Access to a fully-funded Medicash Health Plan to save up to £995 on health essentials; like going to the dentist or opticians and access to telephone and video GP appointments

  • Blue Light Card discount service, offering online and high street discounts

  • Colleague Voice Representatives, enabling you to have your say

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Optima HealthEmployee Assistance Programme (provides a range of free, confidential services) and in-house Mental Health First Aiders available

  • £200 refer a friend bonus

About us

Brunelcare is an award-winning Bristol-based charity providing high-quality housing, care, and support for older people in the South West. We are at the forefront of developing ways for people to stay as independent as possible whilst creating great communities to live, work, and thrive.

Details

Date posted

13 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.31 to £14.61 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

L0119-26-0001

Job locations

Glastonbury Care Home

Pike Close

Glastonbury

Somerset

BA6 9PZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Overall purpose of the role-

To prepare and cook food following recipes and menus as per instructions from the Head Chef

Deputise in the absence of the Head Chef

Responsibilities-

To assist the Head Chef with the planning, organising, preparation, presentation and service of high quality, nutritious meals to residents and visitors, and in achieving and maintaining budgeted food costs.

In the absence of the Head Chef , maintain and manage the provision of food according to the pre-planned menus, pre-planned recipes and portion control guidelines and costings, food preparation and cooking of meals using fresh ingredients, as set by the Head Chef.

Organisation and supervision of fridges and store rooms

Work well within the team maintaining effective communication at all times

Assist Catering assistants in their own personal development.

Assist in other kitchens as may be necessary from time to time.

Attend meetings and training courses as required.

Undertake personal development as required. In the absence of the Head Chef assume responsibility for -

The organisation and supervision of food service points within the home.

Ensure goods are stored correctly.

Ensure food is produced to correct standard and that correct quantities are delivered to relevant service points at the right time.

Supervise employees including casual staff, ensuring the allocation of specific

duties and work rotas, and ensure all staff are well presented with full uniform

Liaise with Home Manager as required daily/weekly

Liaise with Group Catering Operations Manager as required daily/weekly/monthly.

Health and Safety of the kitchen, ensuring all food hygiene and food safety regulations and COSHH regulations are complied with, regular audits and risk assessments are carried out as required, and systematic cleaning takes place.

Supervise all service points, serve meals as required, ensure quantity is maintained throughout service times, maintaining colour, texture, temperatures and portion control, and that all equipment is available.

Undertake basic administrative tasks ie completing orders for supplies from nominated suppliers, checking delivery notes

Ensure that safe working practises are adopted by employees and in work areas for which the post holder is responsible to maintain a safe working environment for employees and service users, as defined in the Brunelcare Health, Safety and Welfare Policy, departmental policies and codes of practice.

Provision of special catering needs and special dietary needs when required.

Inform the Home Manager of any breakdown / failure of any of the catering equipment

Report to the Manager any accidents or incidents which may occur Maintain high standards of hygiene within the kitchen and to ensure that the catering team are also aware of the hygiene procedures

Knowledge, experience and behaviours-

General Education to at least GCSE standard

NVQ Level Three or City & Guilds in Catering 706/1 & 706/2

Minimum two years experience in similar position

Foundation Food Hygiene Certificate

Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and Working Safely

Level 2 Nutrition Certificate (Desirable)

Basic bookkeeping

Environment-

Brunelcare is an award-winning Bristol-based charity providing high-qualityhousing, care, and support for older people in the South West, whilst also beingrecognised for our expertise and excellence in caring for people living withdementia. We are at the forefront of developing ways for people to stay asindependent as possible whilst creating great communities to live, work, and thrive in

Job description

Job responsibilities

Overall purpose of the role-

To prepare and cook food following recipes and menus as per instructions from the Head Chef

Deputise in the absence of the Head Chef

Responsibilities-

To assist the Head Chef with the planning, organising, preparation, presentation and service of high quality, nutritious meals to residents and visitors, and in achieving and maintaining budgeted food costs.

In the absence of the Head Chef , maintain and manage the provision of food according to the pre-planned menus, pre-planned recipes and portion control guidelines and costings, food preparation and cooking of meals using fresh ingredients, as set by the Head Chef.

Organisation and supervision of fridges and store rooms

Work well within the team maintaining effective communication at all times

Assist Catering assistants in their own personal development.

Assist in other kitchens as may be necessary from time to time.

Attend meetings and training courses as required.

Undertake personal development as required. In the absence of the Head Chef assume responsibility for -

The organisation and supervision of food service points within the home.

Ensure goods are stored correctly.

Ensure food is produced to correct standard and that correct quantities are delivered to relevant service points at the right time.

Supervise employees including casual staff, ensuring the allocation of specific

duties and work rotas, and ensure all staff are well presented with full uniform

Liaise with Home Manager as required daily/weekly

Liaise with Group Catering Operations Manager as required daily/weekly/monthly.

Health and Safety of the kitchen, ensuring all food hygiene and food safety regulations and COSHH regulations are complied with, regular audits and risk assessments are carried out as required, and systematic cleaning takes place.

Supervise all service points, serve meals as required, ensure quantity is maintained throughout service times, maintaining colour, texture, temperatures and portion control, and that all equipment is available.

Undertake basic administrative tasks ie completing orders for supplies from nominated suppliers, checking delivery notes

Ensure that safe working practises are adopted by employees and in work areas for which the post holder is responsible to maintain a safe working environment for employees and service users, as defined in the Brunelcare Health, Safety and Welfare Policy, departmental policies and codes of practice.

Provision of special catering needs and special dietary needs when required.

Inform the Home Manager of any breakdown / failure of any of the catering equipment

Report to the Manager any accidents or incidents which may occur Maintain high standards of hygiene within the kitchen and to ensure that the catering team are also aware of the hygiene procedures

Knowledge, experience and behaviours-

General Education to at least GCSE standard

NVQ Level Three or City & Guilds in Catering 706/1 & 706/2

Minimum two years experience in similar position

Foundation Food Hygiene Certificate

Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and Working Safely

Level 2 Nutrition Certificate (Desirable)

Basic bookkeeping

Environment-

Brunelcare is an award-winning Bristol-based charity providing high-qualityhousing, care, and support for older people in the South West, whilst also beingrecognised for our expertise and excellence in caring for people living withdementia. We are at the forefront of developing ways for people to stay asindependent as possible whilst creating great communities to live, work, and thrive in

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • General Education to at least GCSE standard
  • NVQ Level Three or City and Guilds in Catering 706-1 & 706-2
  • Minimum two years experience in similar position
  • Foundation Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and Working Safely

Desirable

  • Level 2 Nutrition Certificate
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • General Education to at least GCSE standard
  • NVQ Level Three or City and Guilds in Catering 706-1 & 706-2
  • Minimum two years experience in similar position
  • Foundation Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and Working Safely

Desirable

  • Level 2 Nutrition Certificate

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

Brunelcare

Address

Glastonbury Care Home

Pike Close

Glastonbury

Somerset

BA6 9PZ


Employer's website

https://www.brunelcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Brunelcare

Address

Glastonbury Care Home

Pike Close

Glastonbury

Somerset

BA6 9PZ


Employer's website

https://www.brunelcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Manager

Leonna Butler

Leonna.Butler@brunelcare.org.uk

01458836800

Details

Date posted

13 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.31 to £14.61 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

L0119-26-0001

Job locations

Glastonbury Care Home

Pike Close

Glastonbury

Somerset

BA6 9PZ


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