Cook (Hospitality / Care Experience)
| Company: | EQ Care Group |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Redhill, RH1 6YY |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 24 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
Cook (Hospitality or Care Background Welcome)
£32,000 per annum (pro rata)
40 hours per week to include alternate weekends
Willow Lodge, 46 Shrewsbury Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6BH
Do you want a fresh approach to food and dining? If you are a cook or chef from a hotel, restaurant or care background who takes
pride in preparing high-quality, homemade food, this is an opportunity to bring your skills into a setting where food is at the
heart of daily life. At Willow Lodge, we operate a Household Model of Care, where people live in smaller, family-style
environments. Food is freshly prepared in the kitchen and cooked on each household. This is personal, and central to creating a
warm and welcoming home as well as delivering a meaningful dining experience every day.
Role Overview
As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing nutritious, home-cooked meals tailored to peoples’ preferences and dietary
needs. Working within the kitchen you will work alongside the Head Chef, you will help create a dining experience that feels
familiar, comforting and enjoyable. You will play a key role in supporting wellbeing through food, ensuring meals are both high
quality and suited to individual requirements, including modified diets in line with the IDDSI framework.
Responsibilities and Duties
* Prepare fresh, homemade meals using quality ingredients
* Plan and deliver menus that reflect residents’ preferences and nutritional needs
* Cater for a range of dietary requirements, including texture-modified diets (IDDSI)
* Ensure food presentation enhances the overall dining experience
* Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
* Manage stock, ordering and kitchen organisation
* Work closely with care teams to support peoples’ individual needs
Skills, Qualifications and Abilities
* Experience as a cook or chef in a hotel, restaurant or care setting
* A passion for producing wholesome, home-style food
* Knowledge or willingness to learn the IDDSI framework
* Understanding of nutrition and dietary requirements, particularly in older people
* Strong organisation and time management skills
* A team-focused approach with a positive and flexible attitude
The Care Home and Company
Willow Lodge is to open in the late summer of 2026. Our newly built 78-bed nursing and dementia specialist care home, which
includes 2 dedicated respite studios in the heart of Redhill, combines modern comfort with classic charm, offering a welcoming
home for people who need care & support. With spacious en-suite bedrooms, spectacular communal areas, and beautiful gardens,
Willow Lodge is a place to live well and thrive. We are looking for people to join our heart-centred team who will provide
exceptional, personalised care, ensuring everyone feels valued, supported, and at home at Willow Lodge.
To find out more information about EQ Care, please visit our website: www.eqcare.org [http://www.eqcare.org]
Benefits of working at EQ Care
* ½ day off for your birthday – start your celebrations early!
* Blue Light Discount Card – access exclusive savings and offers.
* 28 days of annual leave (pro rata) – enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
* Salary advance scheme (Level) – access earned pay when you need it.
* Contributory pension – helping you plan for your future.
* Dedicated Learning & Development – continuous training and career growth opportunities.
* Team member rewards – recognising and celebrating your hard work.
* Free meals on shift – enjoy a meal on us while you work.
* Free tax review service – making sure you keep more of what you earn.
* Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500 for successful referrals! (Terms apply)
Please note: If you are not a UK resident, you will need to be able to provide a valid right to work. We cannot provide
sponsorship.
** This job description may differ as new information technology, policies and contractual agreements change, and we reserve the
right to vary duties without notice