Assistant Cook

Job Role: Assistant Cook Hours: 22 hours per week Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour (£13.26 per hour on the weekend) Location: Moorhaven, Normandy Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JT Shift Patterns: Shifts will vary between the hours of 7:30am/8:00am till 15:00pm/17:00pm to include alternate weekends What We're Looking For: Experience working as a Cook/Chef within a Care Setting in desirable, you must have a Level 2 QCF qualification in catering or demonstrable experience in working as a Chef or a Cook. About Us: As a major care provider in Southern England and one of the largest not-for-profit care companies in the UK, Somerset Care offers an extensive, holistic range of care and support services, tailored to an individual's needs. About the Role: As a cook you will: Provide a high standard or varied menus, reflecting individual dietary requirements, and ensuring nutritional value is monitored. To manage and order food stock. Supporting with maintaining a clean and safe kitchen to a high standard. To work with the kitchen assistant in the preparation and serving of food. At Somerset Care, we place a strong emphasis on supporting our team and providing them with outstanding benefits: Wagestream: Access your earned wages before payday. So Much More Rewarding: Save an average of £1,000 annually with discounts at thousands of high street retailers. Exceptional training & development with recognised qualifications. The Hub online learning platform - your one-stop destination for continued growth. 24/7 Free counselling service for you and your family. Fully paid induction and DBS paid by Somerset Care. And much more!

Created: 2026-01-16