Chef - Care Home
Pay: £14 - £15.67 per hour dependent on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 4 days on, 4 days off
Working Hours: 7:30am – 5:30pm
About the Role
We are looking for a passionate and creative Chef to join our care home team, preparing delicious, nutritious and home-cooked meals for our 28 residents.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who takes pride in their cooking, enjoys baking and has a genuine interest in making a positive difference to residents’ daily lives. You will have the opportunity to showcase your creativity through special occasions, including afternoon tea events, parties and themed celebrations.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook breakfasts, lunches, teas and snacks for 28 residents.
- Maintain the home’s 5-star Food Hygiene rating by following all relevant food safety and hygiene standards.
- Keep the kitchen clean, tidy and organised, ensuring all cleaning duties are completed at the end of each shift.
- Maintain accurate kitchen paperwork and essential food safety records.
- Complete weekly online food orders and ensure ingredients and supplies are available.
- Prepare creative baked goods and treats for special events, including High Tea afternoons, parties and themed occasions.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of nutrition and the importance of providing balanced, appealing meals.
- Work independently while collaborating with the wider team to provide an excellent dining experience for residents.
- Complete all required annual mandatory training.
Requirements
- An appropriate catering qualification.
- A minimum of a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Previous experience in a similar catering or chef role is preferred.
- A good understanding of food hygiene, safety and nutrition.
- The ability to work independently, manage your workload and maintain high standards.
- A passion for cooking and baking, with a creative approach to menu preparation and special events.
- A friendly, personable approach and a genuine interest in the wellbeing of older people.
- A fully registered online DBS.
- Willingness to complete the Safer Food, Better Business certificate.
- Your own transport is essential due to the rural location.
Working Pattern
- 40 hours per week.
- 7:30am – 5:30pm.
- Four days on, followed by four days off, on a rolling rota.
- Flexibility to work weekends and some bank holidays is required.
Salary and Benefits
- £14 - £15.67 per hour dependent on experience
- A consistent 4-on, 4-off rolling shift pattern.
- The opportunity to use your culinary creativity and baking skills to make a real difference to residents everyday lives.
If you are a dedicated Chef who enjoys preparing nutritious meals, creating delicious homemade treats and bringing people together through food, we would love to hear from you!
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Contact Details:
Four Leaf Recruitment Careers Recruitment Team
