Chef / Cook - The New Wycliffe Home

At Midlands Care, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support within our group of care homes throughout the Midlands. Certified as Investors in People (2024), we pride ourselves on our commitment to nurturing both our residents and our team members. Our core values – Togetherness, Positivity, and Compassion – are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring a warm and supportive environment for all. Our priorities are centred around Customer, Colleague, and Community, reflecting our holistic approach towards all.

We offer our employees a range of benefits designed to enhance their professional and personal lives:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Our very own Learning Academy, which offers comprehensive development programmes and clinical training
• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 confidential helpline for you and your loved ones
• Exceptional working environment
• On-site car parking
• Free uniform and badges
• Access to thousands of online and high street discounts
• Support from a highly qualified management team dedicated to helping you succeed and grow in your role
• Proud promoters of our Diversity, Equality and Inclusion agenda

Join our team as a Kitchen Assistant/Cook in our Residential Care Home, where you will play a crucial role in providing nutritious and delicious meals to our service users. As a Kitchen Assistant/Cook, you will be responsible for preparing menus, ordering supplies, and ensuring the smooth operation of our catering service.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Service Users and the manager to design menus that align with individual preferences, special dietary requirements, and nutritional needs.
• Prepare and oversee the creation of meals, ensuring excellent taste, presentation, and adherence to hygiene standards.
• Take full responsibility for ordering supplies and maintaining cost control measures to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Implement and manage an advanced stock control system to effectively oversee kitchen inventory.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment with precision and care, adhering to supplier instructions and training guidelines.
• Regularly inspect and ensure all kitchen equipment is in excellent working order, reporting any faults promptly. Remove unsafe equipment from service as necessary.
• Provide leadership and training to kitchen staff, promoting teamwork and high standards of service.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of service users, ensuring their well-being is at the forefront of all culinary operations.
• Continuously pursue professional development opportunities by engaging in performance reviews and attending relevant training sessions.

Requirements:

• Significant experience in a similar role, ideally within a care home or catering environment.
• Advanced knowledge of nutrition and dietary needs, including special diets.
• Proven culinary expertise with the ability to deliver meals of the highest standard.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills to manage supplies, orders, and kitchen staff effectively.
• Comprehensive knowledge of kitchen equipment operation and maintenance.
• Dedication to the welfare and well-being of service users.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and excellence.

Join our team and contribute to creating a positive dining experience for our service users. Apply now to make a difference in the lives of those we care for.

Please note that this job description provides a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements typically associated with the Kitchen Assistant/Cook role. Actual duties and qualifications may vary depending on the specific care home and its residents.