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Akari Care Limited Assistant Cook
The closing date is 16 October 2026
Job summary
** 20 Hours per week ** 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 an Assistant 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 immense 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
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an Assistant Cook passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of older people. Mealtimes are pivotal for our residents, and we ensure meals are nutritious and cater to diverse dietary needs. The Assistant Cook will have the creativity and autonomy to design menus and present meals attractively, encouraging residents' enthusiasm for dining. Being a fundamental part of our care team, the role includes coaching and developing the kitchen staff, aligning with personal development goals. A good match for this job will embrace our values of personalized excellence, community spirit, kindness, and compassion.
About us
Akari Care is committed to providing excellent care for the elderly, ensuring residents feel valued, respected, and receive the personalized care they deserve. As an award-winning care home operator, Akari Care takes pride in maintaining high standards in all aspects of service. We emphasize creating wholesome, nutritious meals and paying close attention to individual dietary needs, including cultural and religious considerations. We believe in fostering an environment of community and team spirit and offer career development opportunities, allowing employees to grow their skills and provide the best care to our residents.
Details
Date posted
18 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.37 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
1538459790
Job locations
Akari Care
Newcastle
NE2 1TL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
** 20 Hours per week **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 an Assistant 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 immense 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
Assistant Cook or Cookexperience 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 5%
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.
Job responsibilities
** 20 Hours per week **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 an Assistant 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 immense 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
Assistant Cook or Cookexperience 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 5%
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds 706 1&2, Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, Assistant Cook or Cook experience, Supervisory or Line Management experience
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds 706 1&2, Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, Assistant Cook or Cook experience, Supervisory or Line Management experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Akari Care Limited
Address
Akari Care
Newcastle
NE2 1TL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Akari Care Limited
Address
Akari Care
Newcastle
NE2 1TL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Team
Akari Care
Details
Date posted
18 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.37 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
1538459790
Job locations
Akari Care
Newcastle
NE2 1TL
United Kingdom
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