Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Day Care Cook to join our team. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that meet the dietary, medical, and cultural needs of our citizens.

Key responsibilities:

Plan, prepare, and cook balanced meals and snacks tailored to the needs of older adults, including soft diets, diabetic-friendly, and low-salt options.

To provide meals for older adults with a delivery service provided by Age Concern Birmingham's staff following all health and safety procedures at all times.

To work across Age Concern Birmingham's day centres / two community centres and the community cafes (currently situated at Boldmere and Hawkesley) where the service delivery is required.

To provide a high quality fresh cooked batch meals to clients and services following food standards and health and safety requirements at all times.

To support volunteers where applicable within Age Concern Birmingham's kitchens

To purchase quality provisions within set budgets, plan cook, present and serve all food/meals to the highest standard with a focus on healthy eating and wellbeing as required by Age Concern Birmingham

To maintain a well organised, smooth running and safe kitchens, ensuring all legislative requirements are met to achieve a 5 star food rating across all five kitchens at all times.

To be aware and advertise foods and menus taking into account risk assessments, for example, nut allergies, physical needs for individuals in how food is served

To order, receive and inspect all goods purchased for quality, price and condition.

To monitor food costs against agreed budgets and to keep wastage to a minimum.

Support the social and communal aspects of mealtimes, encouraging independence and dignity.

To ensure relevant statutory Food Hygiene and Age Concern Birmingham Health and safety regulations are observed at all times (including rotation of stocks).

To maintain a high degree of personal hygiene for anyone accessing the kitchen and serving areas and all appropriate PPE is worn.

To ensure effective security and control of all foods, crockery and equipment within the kitchen and to undertake collection and safe storage of all monies received.

Maintain up-to-date records including temperature checks, cleaning logs, and allergen tracking

To ensure all relevant paperwork is completed daily/weekly and monthly and returns submitted on time.

To take part in any events under the direction of the manager.

To have a valid Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.

To comply with all the agreed policies and procedures of Age Concern Birmingham, including Diversity & Equality, Health, and Safety.

Any other task required within the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS

)

check will be undertaken for this role

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 16,380.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Schedule:

Day shift
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/07/2025