Cook - vulnerable adults with learning disabilities

Cook - vulnerable adults with learning disabilities

Tile Hill, United Kingdom | Posted on 03/08/2026

Job Description

2 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To prepare and cook nutritious, home-cooked meals for residents, respite service users, and staff within a residential care setting. The role involves maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety while catering for vulnerable adults with learning disabilities in a professional and caring environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh lunch and evening meals for residents, respite service users, and staff.
• Cater for approximately 21 people daily, ensuring meals meet dietary and nutritional requirements.
• Follow all food hygiene, food safety, and health and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment.
• Ensure food is stored, prepared, and served in accordance with current legislation and best practice.
• Support the wellbeing of vulnerable adults by providing high-quality, nutritious meals.
• Monitor stock levels and report any shortages or ordering requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the wider care team to meet the needs of residents and service users.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Cook.
• Experience within a residential care home or similar care environment.
• Experience preparing meals for groups of approximately 15–21 people.
• Food Safety Level 1 or Level 2 qualification (Level 2 preferred).
• Food Hygiene Level 1 or Level 2 qualification (Level 2 preferred).
• Enhanced DBS (without Barred List) with Cook listed as the job title (essential).

Additional Information

• Bi-Weekly Payments: Payments made every two weeks