Were Looking for a Chef!
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Location: St Aidens Cottage, Bearpark, DH7 7AA
Pay Rate: £13.74 p/h
Hours: 40 hours p/w, dayshift
Job Type: Permanent / On-site
Shift: 0830-1700
About the Role
Are you a passionate and experienced chef who takes pride in creating great food?
Were looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Chef to join our team and prepare nutritious, tasty meals for our residents.
This is more than just cooking youll help make mealtimes something residents can look forward to , while ensuring their dietary needs, preferences and wellbeing are always considered.
Your Key Duties
You will be responsible for:
Preparing and cooking healthy, balanced and enjoyable meals
Catering for dietary requirements, allergies, medical needs and individual preferences
Planning meals and preparing food within agreed budgets
Maintaining excellent food hygiene and Health & Safety standards
Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and safe
Maintaining standards in line with EHO requirements
Managing stock, ordering supplies and minimising food waste
Using effective portion control and meal planning
Working closely with care staff to make mealtimes a positive experience
Supporting and guiding junior kitchen staff where required
What Were Looking For
Were looking for someone who has:
At least 2 years cooking or catering experience
A Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate desirable, but not essential if you're willing to obtain one
A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle essential
Good knowledge of food hygiene and safe food preparation
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A friendly, patient and caring approach
A professional attitude and pride in their work
A genuine desire to make a difference to residents daily lives
Why This Role? xgikmsk
£13.74 per hour
Full-time permanent position
Day shifts
No late finishes
Make a genuine difference through food and mealtimes
Work as part of a supportive team
Ready to Join Us?
If you're a skilled chef who loves creating good food and wants to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Please note: An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
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