{"id":61326,"date":"2026-07-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/cook-2\/"},"modified":"2026-07-11T10:34:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T09:34:45","slug":"cook-2","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/cook-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Cook"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Part-Time Cook \/ Kitchen Manager<\/strong><br \/>\nWorking Hours<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Days:<\/strong> Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hours:<\/strong> 2:00 pm &#8211; 6:00 pm (14:00-18:00)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location<\/p>\n<p>Housing Association supporting residents with mental health needs.<\/p>\n<p>Job Purpose<\/p>\n<p>We are looking for a reliable, organised, and experienced Cook \/ Kitchen Manager to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents living within a supported housing environment. 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