Location: 240 Romford Road, Newham, London
Pay: £16 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Weekends only (Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
About Us
Bramley Health is a specialist health and social care provider supporting adults with mental health challenges. Forest Lodge is a specialist complex care home with nursing support for up to 43 male residents across four units, providing 24-hour care.
Role Overview
We are looking for a dedicated Weekend Cook to prepare nutritious, culturally appropriate meals for our residents. This role is key to supporting the health, wellbeing, and independence of those in our care.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare nutritious meals in line with dietary and cultural requirements
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and equipment
- Manage kitchen inventory and supplies
- Apply HACCP and current food safety regulations
- Engage with service users and accommodate their food preferences
Requirements
- Food Hygiene Level 2 certification
- Previous experience in food preparation in a commercial, domestic, hospital, or care setting
- Confident working independently in a kitchen environment
- Warm, approachable personality to interact with vulnerable adults
- Must be eligible for an enhanced DBS check
Benefits
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Retail discounts (food, clothing, electronics)
- Travel discounts for holidays
- Energy bill savings
- Online courses for skill development
- Environmental initiatives (tree planting, wildlife support)
- 24/7 confidential counselling support
If you are passionate about preparing meals that make a difference in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Work Location: In person (Forest Lodge Care Home, Newham, London)