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Castle Cary, Somerset - 13.50 Hourly - 14.55 Hourly GBP Permanent Posted by: Somerset Care Posted: Friday, 23 January 2026
 
 

Job Role: Cook/Chef

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay Rate: Our Cook pay rate of £13.50 per hour (£14.55 on weekends!) recognises the value of our team members.

Location: Millbrook Gardens, Castle Cary BA7 7EE

Shift Patterns: 8am - 7pm 4 days per week, including alternative weekends.

What We're Looking For:

Experience working as a Cook/Chef within a Care Setting, 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.

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  • 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!
Castle Cary, Somerset, UK
Healthcare
13.50 Hourly - 14.55 Hourly GBP
Somerset Care
Somerset Care
JS3056851129
23/01/2026 20:57:44
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