Assistant Cook

Job summary

20 Hours per week If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek an Assistant Cook who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. An important part of the day for our residents is based around mealtimes. At Akari Care we take immense pride in ensuring that what is prepared in the kitchen is of outstanding quality, wholesome and nutritious. At the same time, we always ensure that we are mindful and conscientious about individual needs, religious and cultural backgrounds. We continually assess how this might impact meal choices, alongside making sure that all our residents feel that they have a personalised service. As the pivotal link between the kitchen and the serving areas you will have the autonomy to create menu

Main duties of the job

Akari Care is seeking an Assistant Cook to join our team, dedicated to providing exceptional care for the elderly. You will play a significant role in enhancing the quality of life for residents by preparing nutritious and high-quality meals. Mealtimes are a vital part of our residents' day, and we pride ourselves on understanding and accommodating their individual dietary needs and cultural preferences. You will have the opportunity to contribute to menu creation, ensuring a personalized and engaging dining experience. The role involves leading and coaching a team, finding innovative ways to stimulate residents appetites and providing support for their nutritional needs. A key aspect of the job is maintaining a caring, compassionate approach to each resident, and you will be pivotal in delivering the respect and quality of care our community values. Your ability to lead, adapt flexibly, and show empathy is essential to drive our mission of personalized excellence in care.

About us

Akari Care operates award-winning care homes dedicated to ensuring that our residents receive the respect, care, and individualized attention they deserve. Our commitment is to create a nurturing environment that values the dignity and needs of each resident, offering personalized care that meets their unique requirements. The care homes are designed to incorporate community spirit and promote a compassionate culture where our team works collaboratively to enhance the quality of life for all residents. At Akari Care, we understand the importance of mealtimes as a primary focus for residents' well-being, and we strive to provide nutritious and satisfying meals. Each team member plays an integral part in maintaining the organizations standards of excellence, contributing to a welcoming environment that fosters development and personal growth for both staff and residents. Through supporting residents' individual needs, we aim to cultivate an inclusive and respectful community within our care homes.

Details

• Date posted: 07 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.37 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 1524439478
• Job locations: Akari Care, Newcastle, NE2 1TL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

** 20 Hours per week **If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek an Assistant Cook who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

An important part of the day for our residents is based around mealtimes. At Akari Care we take immense pride in ensuring that what is prepared in the kitchen is of outstanding quality, wholesome and nutritious. At the same time, we always ensure that we are mindful and conscientious about individual needs, religious and cultural backgrounds. We continually assess how this might impact meal choices, alongside making sure that all our residents feel that they have a personalised service.

As the pivotal link between the kitchen and the serving areas you will have the autonomy to create menus, plate up and arrange food trollies in an attractive way for our residents to gain enthusiasm and a stimulated appetite to eat.

Playing a fundamental and integral part of our united and extended care team, you will be afforded the scope to coach a team into creating ideas and seeing them through as part of their own personal development needs.

By showing us, you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

• City & Guilds 706 1&2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards)
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Assistant Cook or Cookexperience with similar environment /surrounding.
• Supervisory or Line Management experience
• A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach.
• Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents.

What is in it for you:

• A competitive salary
• Pension contribution of 5%
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.
• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working patterns
• Fully funded training and development
• Support with personal development plans.
• The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.