part time cook and Kitchen assistant


Company:	WELLCOME CARE HOMES LTD Trycelyn Court
Salary:	£13.95
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	NEWPORT, NP11 4NF
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Jul 2026
Closing date:	11 Aug 2026

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Summary

Position: Cook

Reports to: Home Manager

Objectives of the job

To plan and provide nutritious meals to all residents daily, ensuring food purchased is fresh and within budget

Ensure all health and safety and environmental health standards are achieved and maintained

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Wear suitable uniform and protective clothing for the task in hand

Participate in staff meetings and in staff training where applicable

Report and record in the appropriate manner any information considered to be important to the Home Manager

Adhere to Wellcome Care Homes policies and procedures along with safer food better business guidelines

Ensure that a good standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained throughout the kitchen, to meet the required standards of practice prescribed by Environmental Health Agencies

To conform to the Care Home’s Food Hygiene procedures

Ensure all equipment used is well maintained, in good working order and to log any defects and report the manager. Ensure all equipment is stored correctly.

To prepare, cook and present well-balanced and nutritional meals and beverages to the highest quality incorporating, cultural and dietary needs as required by the residents of the Home.

Work closely with the manager and the residents to plan menus that reflect choice and preferences

Purchase supplies in accordance with the planned menu, whilst monitoring and controlling the service from suppliers

Ensure all stock ordered is consistent with planned menus that reflect choice and preference.

Work closely with the Home Manager to maintain the catering budget

Work closely with the Home Manager to ensure catering services are provided to the appropriate standards to residents

Maintain and check First Aid equipment within the Kitchen

Maintain an accurate stock control.

Carry out good food Management, temperature controls and HACCP documentation according to current Food Hygiene regulations

An Enhanced DBS is required for this position

This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list. Wellcome Care Homes reserves the right to amend this Job Description from time to time, according to business needs. Any changes will be confirmed in writing.

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