Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering offers an activity centre to residents of Redbridge aged 55 or above, to use for exercise and craft among other classes, and to enjoy light refreshments and a daily, 2 course, freshly prepared lunch.

A part time cook is required, to provide lunches(main course and dessert) and work alongside a small team to include; two other part time cooks and approximately 12 volunteers.  The centre is overseen by an onsite manager who will look after the day to day running of the centre, and who line manages the cooks and volunteers.

The ability to work independently and with the help of a kitchen assistant volunteer is essential in order to prepare between 10 and 30 meals per day. We are looking for a qualified, experienced cook, with recent experience. You will need to have proof of relevant Food Hygiene training and an understanding of different dietary requirements, as well as allergy legislation and health and safety knowledge relevant to Kitchen work.

You would be expected to assist the manager in planning meals to keep within budgets and to assist with the preparation for special event occasion menus or other ad hoc catering that may be required.

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Part Time 4 hours per week on a zero hours contract: Mondays 10am – 2pm

An ability to cover additional hours Tue – Fri also 10am -2pm, for planned annual leave would be essential.

An ability to cover ad-hoc short notice absence would be advantageous.

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Proposed interview date: Week Commencing Monday 6 October 2025

Completed application forms and Equal Opportunities Forms should be returned to admin@ageukrbh.org.uk or alternatively post to Recruitment, Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering, 4^th Floor, 103 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4PU.

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Only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be shortlisted

Only successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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Visit the AgeUK website for full details and job pack downloads.