Head Chef in Driffield

Job Description: Head Chef

Location:The Limes, Scarborough Road Driffield

• Hourly Rate: £15.38per hour

Join Highgate Care - Where Kindness Is Key

The Limes is a 97 bedroom care home with a warm, welcoming and amazing atmosphere, where residents are at the heart of everything we do. Our fantastic team of dedicated staff work together to create a positive, friendly and supportive environment where residents feel safe, valued and at home.

We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, person-centred care, treating every resident with dignity, kindness and respect. Our team is passionate about making a real difference to residents' lives, building meaningful relationships and making every day as enjoyable as possible.

We are looking for caring, compassionate and reliable individuals to join our wonderful team. If you are passionate about supporting others and want to work in a care home with a fantastic atmosphere and a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you!

At Highgate Care, kindness isn’t just something we talk about, it’s the foundation of everything we do. As a small and compassionate care group, we pride ourselves on offering truly person-centred care, where every resident is valued, supported, and able to thrive. We believe in celebrating individuality, promoting dignity and above all, living by our core value: Kindness Is Key.

We’re currently looking for an Chef/Cook to join the team atThe limes in Driffield. If you’re someone who naturally brings warmth, energy and creativity wherever you go, and you love the idea of making each day meaningful for our residents, this could be the perfect role for you.

Become Part of Our Team

At The Limes, we believe that great care starts with great people. We are proud of our fantastic staff and the atmosphere they create, and we are looking for people who share our commitment to providing compassionate, high quality care.

If you are kind, enthusiastic, dependable and passionate about making a difference, we would love to welcome you to The Limes Care Home in Driffield!

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Chef/Cook, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:

• To plan, prepare and cook a variety of meals which are appealing, nutritious and centres around residents’ preferences, requests or any special dietary requirements, to follow Highgate Care Homes’ Good Food Guide and, where appropriate, make amendments after authorisation from Head Office.
• To be active and encouraging, provide advice and guidance for the team ensuring that Highgate is a friendly, supportive working environment.
• To understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health and Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, ensuring a safe environment within the home.
• Implement, monitor and maintain cleaning schedules that meet the requirements of the Food Safety Manual, and ensure that all areas of the kitchen are immaculately clean. This will include the washing up of pots, pans and dishes when required.
• Ensure sufficient food stocks are ordered and received from approved suppliers and that stock rotation is taking place to maintain optimum freshness of all foodstuff ensuring the highest quality expected within Highgate Care Home.
• Responsible for all kitchen equipment ensuring it is in full, safe working order, reporting any damage or faults to the Handyman and Home Manager and following up any appropriate action.
• To be an active member of the Highgate team, contribute to team meetings, and assist the Home Manager with the selection, interviewing, induction and on-going development of catering staff.
• To be understanding towards residents and their needs and attend resident/relative meetings. Regularly monitor and assess resident’s satisfaction with the catering service provided in their home, and respond accordingly and positively to ideas and feedback.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable, and confident in planning.
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Willing to participate in Staff and Resident meetings as and when required
• Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values

What We Offer

Working at Highgate Care means being part of something special. You’ll enjoy:

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
• Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day
• A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents

If you believe that kindness and compassion should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you. and be part of our team at The Limesthat makes each day brighter for our residents.

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