Cook
The closing date is 30 September 2025
Job summary
Akari Care is seeking a passionate Cook to join their award-winning care home in Shieldfield. As a pivotal member of the united care team, the Cook will have the autonomy to create menus, plate up, and arrange food trolleys to ensure residents have a personalised and stimulating dining experience. The successful candidate will possess a City & Guilds 706 1&2 or equivalent, a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, and previous head chef or head cook experience in a similar environment.
Main duties of the job
If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek a Cook who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. An important part of the day for our residents is based around mealtimes. At Akari Care we take great pride in ensuring that what is prepared in the kitchen is of outstanding quality, wholesome and nutritious. At the same time, we always ensure that we are mindful and conscientious about individual needs, religious and cultural backgrounds. We continually assess how this might impact meal choices, alongside making sure that all of our residents feel that they have a personalised service.
About us
Akari Care is an award-winning care home provider that aims to create an environment where residents are valued, respected, and offered personalised care. The organisation is committed to ensuring that mealtimes are an important and enjoyable part of the day for residents, with a focus on high-quality, wholesome, and nutritious food that caters to individual needs and preferences.
Details
Date posted
01 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
1353723076
Job locations
Akari Care
Shieldfield
NE2 1TL
Employer details
Employer name
Akari Care Limited
Address
Akari Care
Shieldfield
NE2 1TL