Weekend Cook
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Torquay, Devon |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Garden House Residential |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WECO260126 |
Summary
Weekend Chef – 8am to 2pm
We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Weekend Chef to join our friendly team in a dementia‑specialist residential home. You will prepare nutritious, home‑cooked meals for up to 22 residents, ensuring dietary needs, preferences, and allergies are fully met.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch to a high standard
Follow set menus while also adapting meals for individual dietary requirements
Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
Complete daily kitchen records (temperatures, cleaning schedules, stock checks)
Work safely in line with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations
Support a warm, welcoming dining experience for residents
About You
Confident cooking for groups in a professional kitchen
Knowledge of dietary needs, including soft diets and fortified meals
Organised, calm under pressure, and able to work independently
Friendly, positive, and committed to high standards
Hours
Saturday & Sunday – 8:00am to 2:00pm
We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Weekend Chef to join our friendly team in a dementia‑specialist residential home. You will prepare nutritious, home‑cooked meals for up to 22 residents, ensuring dietary needs, preferences, and allergies are fully met.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch to a high standard
Follow set menus while also adapting meals for individual dietary requirements
Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
Complete daily kitchen records (temperatures, cleaning schedules, stock checks)
Work safely in line with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations
Support a warm, welcoming dining experience for residents
About You
Confident cooking for groups in a professional kitchen
Knowledge of dietary needs, including soft diets and fortified meals
Organised, calm under pressure, and able to work independently
Friendly, positive, and committed to high standards
Hours
Saturday & Sunday – 8:00am to 2:00pm