Cook

Job summary

27.5 Hours Per Week - Including Alternate Weekends 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 a 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 great 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

Main duties of the job

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 consider Akari Care. They aim to create an environment where their residents are valued, respected, and offered the personalised care they deserve. Akari Care now seeks a Cook who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of older people. Mealtimes play an important role in resident's daily life. At Akari Care, there is a commitment to quality, wholesome, and nutritious meals while being mindful of individual needs, religious and cultural backgrounds. As the link between the kitchen and the serving areas, you will create menus, plate up, and arrange food aesthetically for residents. The role offers autonomy and the chance to lead and coach a team into creating culinary ideas, ensuring a personal development path for all involved.

About us

Akari Care aims to create a supportive and caring environment for elderly residents, where they are treated with respect and dignity. The organisation focuses on delivering personalised care, ensuring that residents feel valued and understood. Akari Care operates award-winning homes, each striving to make a real and positive impact on the lives of older people. The goal is to provide outstanding quality care, taking into account individual needs, religious and cultural backgrounds. The organisation offers career growth, encouraging staff to develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities, thereby supporting vulnerable adults effectively. With an engaging community setting, Akari Care fosters inclusion and respect among staff and residents alike, creating an optimal environment for both service delivery and personal development.

Details

• Date posted: 24 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.73 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1554559148
• Job locations: Akari Care, Blyth, NE24 1DW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

** 27.5 Hours Per Week - Including Alternate Weekends **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 a 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 great 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
• Head chef or Head Cook experience 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 3%
• 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.