Chef - Private Care Home

Job Description

Chef

Care home

15.85 - £16.00 per hr doe

34 hrs per week over 4 days

Alternate weekends

Our client is a family-run, community-driven care provider with award-winning homes and a compassionate team that provides person-centred care. Having launched in 2019, the company has grown its footprint across the South and Southwest of England and plans to continue on this journey in the future.

If you are a kind, warm and compassionate person and want to have a positive impact on people's lives, then working as a Chef will be the right role for you.

T he successful applicant will be able to : -

Deliver a high quality food service within the home.

Prepare and cook all daily meals for residents and staff.

Plan, prepare and cater for modified diets and special events such as birthdays, ensuring the highest quality and presentation of the food served and making sure the residents are happy with the service delivered in the home.

Demonstrate the uppermost standards in cleanliness, food safety and hygiene in the kitchen area, including all equipment and appliances, adhering to all regulatory and statutory requirements and company policies and procedures.

Clean and take care of equipment used to carry out tasks.

Be organised and good at keeping records.

What we are looking for :

Someone who can deliver a level of care that truly comes from the heart, making sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality as you get involved in catering for their individual needs. Someone who likes to be proactive and forward thinking, who is passionate about cooking home cooked and nutritionally balanced meals.

Requirements

What we are looking for :

Someone who can deliver a level of care that truly comes from the heart, making sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality as you get involved in catering for their individual needs. Someone who likes to be proactive and forward thinking, who is passionate about cooking home cooked and nutritionally balanced meals.

We aim to always tailor the needs of the residents.

We believe meals at care homes should :

Have the right balance of essential nutrients

Be a product of communication from residents, relatives, and staff

Cater to the needs of the individual

Create an opportunity for happiness and improve well-being

You will be responsible for : -

Meal Planning

Ordering

Audits

Supervision of the team

Trained to provide for a selection of diets, allergies, and nutritional needs.

Benefits

Refer a Friend scheme - £250 (Nurses); £150 (all other roles).

Free Uniform, DBS & meals.

Pension contributions through Nest.

Free onsite parking.

• Subject to T&Cs of employment.

Requirements

Chef