Job Description

Job Ref:

AUR1416

Branch:

Kenwood Nursing Home

Location:

Kenwood Nursing Home, London (North)

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Part Time

Hours per week:

22

Posted date:

24/12/2025

Closing date:

26/01/2026

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community?



Have you had the privilege of gaining valuable experience in the field of Cooking?



Join us in a fulfilling and rewarding career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others.

What does the job role involve?

The role includes but is not limited to:



This role involves carrying out duties for meal preparations, orders and staff requirements, whilst maintaining food hygiene standards and the following tasks:


To prepare special diet meals in accordance with instructions from the care staff. To ensure a high level of service for all meal times. To complete all documentation relating to HACCP. To ensure report any defects to equipment to the Home Manager. To ensure good quality and portion control. Assist Head Chef with four weekly menu planning. Any ad hoc duties to meet service delivery for our residents.

What makes a successful candidate:

Must have previous cooking experience You will be able to work well as part of a team and independently showing creativity and passion for the work you do Be able to follow and prioritise tasks and responsibilities Proficiency in food preparation techniques Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Great communication skills

What we can offer you in return for your hardwork and commitment:

Part time contract Hours: 22 hours per week, including weekend work Pay: 13.29 per hour, equivalent to 15,203 per annum Salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time) Free DBS (TC's apply) Free or discounted meals Company pension Free in house training via our elearning platform, your Hippo, in addition to our fully funded apprenticeship courses. Yearly salary review Refer a friend scheme, with up to 750 reward for each referral (T C's apply) Being part of an organisation where empowering and valuing our people is fundamental to everything we do

Please Note: Aurem Care is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

Why join us?

Aurem Care have been awarded for the prestigious 'Top 20 Care Home Group' accolade by carehome.co.uk, celebrating our commitment to excellence in care across the UK.



Our homes are all about people caring about people, we believe our care homes should be happy homes for loved ones.



Our team play an important role in our homes, to ensure that our values are lived and embraced every day.

Diversity, Integrity, Fun, Committed and Connecting



If these are values that resonate with you and you're looking for a rewarding job in making a real difference to the lives of our amazing residents, then we want to hear from you now!



Kenwood nursing home in North London is a charming converted Victorian home for up to 32 people who require nursing care or who are living with dementia. Led by a caring friendly team, alongside comfortable living accommodation, en-suite facilities, conservatory leading to a well-tended garden, you'll really feel at home. We can provide a variety of types of care, dependent on your assessed requirements. There are 32 bedrooms, 21 of which are en suite, arranged over two floors and serviced by two lifts. Kenwood is the ideal place for individuals who require specialist dementia care, and with 24-hour nurse call systems, smoke detectors in every room and detailed person-centred care plans, you can rest assured you're in safe hands with us. We provide activities and events, organise hair appointments, arrange visits from healthcare professionals, serve delicious freshly cooked meals, and encourage your independence as much as possible. At Kenwood, we understand that you are unique and will work with you and your family to provide a person-centred care plan, for your comfort and well-being.