Chef / Cook Position – PermanentSalary
– £18.00 per hour (£37,440)Working Hours
– 40 hours per weekBenefits:– Free DBS.
– Free uniform.
– Free on-site parking.
– Access to 100+ free training courses.
– Support towards NVQ qualifications.
– Further specialist training, including dementia and nutrition.
– Refer a Friend bonus of up to £250.
Our client, a well-established care provider, is seeking an experienced Chef / Cook to join the kitchen team within a newly built, luxury care home. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced care-home Chef or Cook who is passionate about providing fresh, nutritious and enjoyable meals while maintaining excellent standards of food safety and presentation.The Role:
As Chef / Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a varied selection of hot and cold meals for residents, ensuring individual dietary requirements, preferences and cultural needs are fully accommodated.
You will also support the effective running of the kitchen, including stock management, food safety compliance and supervision of other kitchen colleagues.Key Responsibilities
– Prepare and cook high-quality hot and cold meals for residents.– Cater for special diets, allergies, individual preferences and cultural requirements.– Support menu planning and development.– Ensure meals are nutritious, well presented and appropriate for residents’ individual needs.– Manage stock rotation and assist with ordering food and kitchen supplies.– Check deliveries and ensure products are stored correctly.– Maintain accurate food supply and fridge/freezer temperature records.– Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety standards.– Maintain excellent standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.– Supervise and provide guidance to kitchen colleagues.– Ensure staff understand the safe use of kitchen equipment and appropriate hygiene procedures.– Work independently and prioritise tasks effectively within a busy kitchen environment.
About You– Previous experience as a Chef, Cook or Head Chef.– Previous experience within a care home or healthcare environment would be highly advantageous.– Strong understanding of special diets and residents’ nutritional requirements.– Good knowledge of food hygiene and food safety procedures.– Experience with stock control, ordering and kitchen records.– Confident supervising and supporting other kitchen colleagues.– Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills.– Able to manage your workload and work independently.
About the Home– Newly built, luxury care home.– Modern kitchen and care environment.– Strong focus on residents’ nutrition, wellbeing and individual
preferences.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef or Cook looking to join a modern care environment where food quality, nutrition and the overall dining experience are an important part of residents’ daily lives.If this position would be of interest ‘Confirm Your interest’ and i will be in contact to discuss this position further.Job Reference : JF99643TPBN1_UKTJ…