Cook
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Pension Scheme |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | B70 0AW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ryders Green Methodist Day Centre |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Cook1 |
Summary
Cook – 26hrs per week over 4 days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) – 8.30am to 3.30pm
Ryders Green Methodist Day Centre in West Bromwich is seeking a friendly and experienced Cook to prepare traditional, home-style meals for around 20 older people each day.
About the Role.
You’ll be responsible for planning, preparing, and serving nutritious traditional style meals such as roast dinners, cottage pie, and fish and chips, as well as a variety of pudding dishes. You’ll ensure food is prepared safely and hygienically, maintain kitchen cleanliness, manage stock, and complete all relevant food safety records.
What we are looking for.
• Experience cooking for groups, ideally in a care or community setting.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Friendly, reliable, and committed to providing great food and care.
What we offer.
• Supportive working environment in a caring community setting.
• Regular daytime hours (no evening or weekend work).
• Opportunity to make a real difference to older people’s daily lives.
A flexible approach to working is also important, the successful candidate may be required to work additional hours.
We are a small team and the ability to work well with others is vital.
References do not need to be supplied at the application stage, should you be selected for the interview process, references will then be required. The successful candidate will be required to pass a DBS check before commencing the role.
Ryders Green Methodist Day Centre in West Bromwich is seeking a friendly and experienced Cook to prepare traditional, home-style meals for around 20 older people each day.
About the Role.
You’ll be responsible for planning, preparing, and serving nutritious traditional style meals such as roast dinners, cottage pie, and fish and chips, as well as a variety of pudding dishes. You’ll ensure food is prepared safely and hygienically, maintain kitchen cleanliness, manage stock, and complete all relevant food safety records.
What we are looking for.
• Experience cooking for groups, ideally in a care or community setting.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Friendly, reliable, and committed to providing great food and care.
What we offer.
• Supportive working environment in a caring community setting.
• Regular daytime hours (no evening or weekend work).
• Opportunity to make a real difference to older people’s daily lives.
A flexible approach to working is also important, the successful candidate may be required to work additional hours.
We are a small team and the ability to work well with others is vital.
References do not need to be supplied at the application stage, should you be selected for the interview process, references will then be required. The successful candidate will be required to pass a DBS check before commencing the role.