Cook - Fixed Term Contract

*Residential Home Cook - Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Leave) starting end of May 2026. *

*Sunnydale Care Home – Isle of Man* *Minimum 3 Days/Week | Flexible Hours | Competitive Pay*

*Sunnydale Care Home* are seeking a *Cook* to join our friendly team in providing freshly prepared, nutritious meals for our residents. If you’re passionate about cooking and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

*Key Responsibilities:*

* Prepare and cook meals for residents in line with dietary needs and preferences * Ensure food hygiene and safety standards are consistently met * Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and fully stocked * Work closely with care staff to support residents’ wellbeing through nutrition * Help plan weekly menus and reduce food waste

*Requirements:*

* Previous experience in a cooking role (care or hospitality preferred) * Basic Food Hygiene Certificate * Understanding of special diets and allergens * Friendly, reliable, and able to work independently * A genuine interest in working with older people * DBS

*What We Offer:*

* Competitive hourly rate * Flexible working hours * Supportive team environment * Training and development opportunities

This is a *fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave*, starting at the end of May 2026. Contract length will be discussed at interview.

*How to apply:* Click *Apply Now* on Indeed or send your CV and a short message to samuel@pearlgroup.info

_All offers are subject to references and an enhanced DBS check. Sunnydale Care Home is an equal opportunities employer._

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £12.86-£14.00 per hour

Benefits: * Company events * Company pension * On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate: * Isle Of Man IM2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s): * Are you willing to join on a Fixed Term Contract? * Please list any qualifications you hold in relation to this role

Experience: * Cook/Chef: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification: * Isle of Man Work permit (preferred)

Work Location: In person