Job Description

£15,833 per annum + Excellent benefits
22.5 hours per week
6-month Fixed Term Contract
Closing date: 16th April 2026
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Working in these 14 bedded, friendly nursing home, you will be responsible for all aspects of running a safe, clean kitchen and delivering a varied menu of healthy, delicious meals. Mealtimes are an important occasion to the people we support in their home, not just to gain good nutrition but also to socialise and enjoy flavours and colours.

You must have experience and knowledge to maintain good kitchen hygiene standards. You don’t need to be a qualified Chef, however experience in preparing and delivering meals in a professional setting is highly desirable.

Many of the people we support have specific needs, where their food must be prepared in the right way so that they can safely enjoy their meals. For example, they may have difficulty chewing and swallowing and need softer foods prepared following IDDSI guidelines. If you don’t have experience in this training will be provided. Others may need to manage their weight, have food intolerances, or have diabetes.

As you will be working alone in the kitchen, you will be expected to manage your own workload as there will be multiple task that need to carry out throughout the shift. You will also need to communicate effectively with staff and people we support as you will be an essential part of the team that makes this home a great place to live and work.

As a Cook, your responsibilities will include:
• Food preparation and production of high-quality foods in a safe and hygienic manner
• Providing varied menu choices for people with dietary requirements following IDDSI guidelines
• Working to Safer Food, Better Business (SFBB) guidelines to comply with Food Health and Safety procedures
• Adhering to daily documentation & cleaning schedules ensuring a clean safe environment determined by law and company policies
• Ordering of produce in compliance to budgets

At Milestones Trust we recognise that without the hard work, commitment and passion of our staff, we wouldn’t be the charity that we are today. In return, we are committed to rewarding you with a competitive pay and benefits package including:

• 30 days’ annual leave, including recognised public holidays
• Learning and development to support your career growth
• Nationally recognised qualifications, from entry level care to management
• Flexible working, with rotas provided in advance
• Occupational Sick Pay after two years, increasing with service
• Health Cash Plan after probation, offering at least £695 cashback for health treatments (dental, optical, therapies, maternity/paternity, prescriptions)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Dayforce Wallet, giving you access to your earnings before payday
• Employee referral scheme with financial rewards
• Employee Assistance Programme from day one, offering confidential 24/7 support
• Company pension scheme to help grow your retirement savings

We pride ourselves with being able to offer staff opportunities to develop and progress their careers within Milestones Trust.

For an informal discussion about the job role please contact Jimi Bath on 07551670430.

Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the Trust receiving evidence of your right to work in the UK.

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Milestones Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all the individuals that it supports, it expects the same commitment from all employees. If successful at interview an enhanced DBS check will take place. (Formerly CRB) A criminal record is not necessarily a barrier to recruitment. Committed to Equality and Diversity for all. Registered Charity No. 294377.