Job Description

Head Cook - Woodhill Grange Care Home

Specialists in Elderly & Dementia Care

Are you passionate about creating wholesome, nourishing meals that enrich the lives, health, and wellbeing of older people?

At Woodhill Grange, food is central to comfort, dignity, and quality of life. We are seeking a

Head Cook

who is skilled, caring, and committed to delivering

seasonal, nutritious menus

that support the physical and cognitive wellbeing of our elderly and dementia residents.

About the Role

As our Head Cook, you will lead the kitchen in preparing

fresh, balanced and flavoursome meals

using seasonal, high-quality ingredients. You will design menus that promote good health, hydration, and digestion, while supporting residents with memory loss, reduced appetite, or specific dietary needs.

A valued part of the role includes creating

nutritious homemade bakes and treats

for our weekly resident coffee mornings--providing comforting, familiar flavours while encouraging social connection and enjoyment.

Typical hours:

07:30 - 17:30.

Key Responsibilities

Lead on the preparation and cooking of

nutritious, balanced meals

tailored to elderly and dementia care Create homemade baked goods for resident coffee mornings, offering both traditional and health-conscious options Plan

seasonal menus

that promote wellbeing, appetite, and enjoyment Incorporate resident preferences and encourage involvement in menu choices Cater for a wide range of dietary needs, including modified textures, fortified diets, and specialist nutritional requirements Manage stock control, ordering, and cost-effective kitchen budgeting Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, food safety, and infection control standards Maintain accurate kitchen records, including cleaning schedules and temperature logs Support a warm, inclusive, homely dining environment for residents Provide guidance and leadership to kitchen assistants or support staff

About You

You will be:

Passionate about healthy, home-style cooking that supports the needs of older adults Experienced as a Cook, Senior Cook, or Chef (care home experience beneficial but not essential) Qualified with Food Hygiene / Food Safety Certificates (or working towards them) Confident preparing balanced meals for diverse dietary, clinical, and texture-modified needs Creative and organised, able to run a kitchen independently and efficiently A supportive team player with good communication skills and a flexible, positive approach

Why Join Woodhill Grange?

? Play a meaningful role in supporting the wellbeing, comfort, and daily experience of our residents
? Lead and shape a dining service that values fresh, seasonal and nutritious food
? Access ongoing training and professional development
? Be part of a friendly, compassionate, values-driven team
? Free enhanced DBS and uniform
? Free on-site parking

Job Details

Job Type:

Full-time

Experience:

Care home: 1 year (preferred) Cooking: 2 years (required)

Work Authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 13.50 per hour

Work Location: In person