At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and deliver high-quality meals while managing a busy kitchen.
- Company: Cedar Care, a supportive care home with a focus on well-being.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free training, pension scheme, and health benefits.
- Other info: Enjoy flexible hours with no evening shifts and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in residents' lives through your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in catering and managing a kitchen is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 14.5 - 15.5 £ per hour.
Job Role
- To prepare and deliver high-quality meals within the Home, liaising with the home manager and registered nurses ensuring that any special dietary requirements are catered for.
- Maintaining high standards of hygiene in the kitchen in accordance with the company's policies and procedures.
- Manage, train and lead by example to inspire the rest of the kitchen staff.
- A confident leader capable of managing a busy kitchen but also a team player working with the well-being coordinators organising any special events.
Job Description
- Ordering and monitoring supplies to ensure availability and minimise wastage.
- Allocating and coordinating the work of Kitchen Assistants.
- Liaising with other departments within the home, to ensure efficient and effective services.
- Prepare all meals to an excellent standard and quality.
- A complete understanding of Health and safety as well as Food Hygiene issues, COSHH.
- Working within the guidelines relating to cross-infection.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate records in accordance with Cedar Care policies and procedures.
- Have an open, honest, supportive approach.
- Have Excellent culinary skills with a good understanding of special dietary requirements including intolerances, allergies and be familiar with the IDDSI Framework.
Job Requirements
- NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality (Desired but not essential)
- Experience of working within a Care setting
- Experience of managing a Kitchen
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The Benefits of Working with Cedar Care
- You will receive free Cedar Care induction training including care certificate
- Refresher training with the opportunity for career progression.
- A pension scheme with an employer contribution**
- Free parking across all of our homes.
- Annual Leave entitlement is 5.6 weeks (for the duration of this role, it will be 2.8 weeks)
- Optional overtime available.
- In house reward scheme.
- Health benefits platform.
- Access to the Blue light Card program that offers thousands of retail discounts online and on the high street.
- ****Offers subject to satisfactory references and DBS******
- **Subject to the completion of a probationary period
Due to high volume of applications we are unable to notify applicants if they have not been shortlisted.
If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks you can assume your application has not been successful.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Chef (Care Home) employer: Cedar Care Homes Ltd
Cedar Care is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of both its residents and staff, offering a supportive work culture where teamwork and leadership thrive. With opportunities for career progression, comprehensive training, and a range of benefits including a pension scheme and health perks, working as a Chef in our care home in Almondsbury allows you to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values high-quality service and personal growth.
