Cook

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 10 January 2026

LOCATION

Hartlepool

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Entry-level

SKILLS

Cooking Health and Hygiene Regulations Menu Planning Food Presentation Kitchen Management Catering Food Safety

Location: Lindisfarne Hartlepool

Salary: £13/hour

Job Summary: To provide a qualitative standard of catering that meets the needs of each service user within the budget available.

Schedule: Day shift - 38 hours

Experience: Cooking 1 year (preferred)

To be aware of and ensure implementation of all Health and Hygiene Regulations relating to the provision of a service of the highest standards
Follow set menus for each meal that reflects a balanced diet, and incorporates the special needs of individuals where a specific type of diet is required e.g. diabetic, fat free.
To ensure the cleanliness of all catering/kitchen equipment and appliances is of a high standard as required by Environmental Health Regulations
To ensure that the presentation of food is appetizing at all times, and the temperature is correct.
Formation of a catering policy with the Home Manager that provides a quality service at all times.
To implement a systematic process of ordering food/beverage supplies and addresses the ordering/purchase of these with minimum delay and in consultation with the home manager.
To attend in service training and educational sessions as required. To ensure that the Fire, Health and Safety policies and procedures are known and implemented at all times both personally and by other catering/kitchen staff.
To plan duty rotas for kitchen and catering staff in consultation with the Home Manager in a timely way.