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Aspen Court Nursing and Dementia Care Home is a modern, purpose-built care home located on the peaceful northern outskirts of Taunton, Somerset. The home provides specialist Nursing, Dementia and Complex Care for up to 42 residents in a safe and supportive environment focused on dignity, wellbeing and person-centred care.
Cook Contract
- Pay: £12.71 per hour
- Contract: Bank contract
- Benefits: Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
- Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks (based on a full-time contract)
No late evenings or split shifts, offering a consistent working pattern and genuine work-life balance, alongside ongoing training and development opportunities.
Role Overview
As Cook, you will play an important role within a specialist complex care setting, supporting individuals with a range of complex physical and mental health needs by preparing and delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support wellbeing and enhance daily life.
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- Prepare and serve meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences, including modified or specialist diets where required.
- Ensure high standards of presentation, hygiene, and food safety are maintained at all times.
- Work with fresh ingredients to support menu planning and contribute to a varied and balanced dining experience.
Working as part of a supportive team, you will help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently. This role offers a consistent routine and strong work-life balance while still allowing you to take pride in delivering quality food every day.
What We Are Looking For
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Experience in a kitchen or food preparation role
- Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
- Understanding of dietary requirements, including modified or specialist diets, is beneficial
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication and organisational skills
- A positive and reliable approach
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About Us
Aspen Court Care Home is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.
Through Willinbrook Healthcare, we deliver high-quality, clinically-led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs within specialist, supportive environments.
Our five core values - Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity - are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in a specialist care environment, we would love to hear from you.
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