Cook
About this role
Cook – Greenways, Bognor Regis (Part-Time / 34 Hours)
Presented by Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency on behalf of MHA
Role Overview
Position: Cook — Permanent, Part-Time (34 hours per week)
Location: Greenways, Bognor Regis, West Sussex (PO21 2UW)
Hours: 34 hours per week
Pay Rate: £14.78 per hour
Closing Date: 1 September 2026
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with MHA to recruit an enthusiastic and organised part-time Cook for Greenways in Bognor Regis.
Greenways is a warm, supportive care home dedicated to delivering compassionate dementia care in a friendly environment where food plays a central role in bringing people together. If you are an experienced culinary professional looking for a rewarding part-time role where you can make a daily impact on residents' health and wellbeing, this is an exceptional opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
Meal Preparation & Cooking: Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious, high-quality meals for residents and members attending club activities (such as breakfast, lunch, or afternoon tea clubs).
Menu Planning & Budgeting: Design appealing, balanced menus that accommodate diverse dietary and cultural needs while managing food ordering and keeping strictly within agreed budgets.
Kitchen Safety & Hygiene: Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, and safety in line with food safety and COSHH regulations, completing accurate audit records.
Volunteer & Staff Supervision: Support, supervise, and help train kitchen volunteers and staff, organising rotas to ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations.
What You Will Bring
Cooking Experience: Previous hands-on experience preparing and cooking meals for large numbers of people.
Certifications: A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
Personal Qualities: A confident, reliable, and customer-focused approach with sensitivity to the needs of older people (experience working with volunteers is a distinct advantage).
Proximity: Ideally living within approximately 15 miles of Bognor Regis for a manageable and balanced commute.
Why Apply Through Us?
Partnering with Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency connects you directly with trusted, values-driven organisations like MHA.
Benefits provided by MHA include:
Highly competitive hourly rate of £14.78
28 days holiday (pro-rata for part-time) and an option to buy annual leave
Strong pension scheme and life assurance
Free DBS checks and company uniform (where applicable)
Access to employee discounts (Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts, and the Vivup app) and confidential counselling support
Full induction, ongoing training, and clear career development opportunities