Location: Warminster (BA12)
Hours: 40 hours per week (Full-time)
We are recruiting a Chef to join our team to assist in running the kitchen operation in a residential care home.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and serve breakfast, lunch, and supper according to menu specifications and order sheets.
- Prepare baked items for the coffee shop and cater private dining requests as needed.
- Supervise Kitchen Assistants and Hosts, ensuring food safety and kitchen hygiene standards are met.
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly due diligence records and assist with stock ordering.
- Ensure compliance with COSHH, health and safety, and food hygiene regulations.
- Cover for the Chef Manager during periods of absence.
Requirements
- Relevant experience in a catering environment, ideally within elderly care.
- Working knowledge of Food Hygiene, COSHH, and Manual Handling.
- Ability to work a 40-hour weekly rota and carry out physical tasks safely.
- Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Rewards & Benefits Package
- Fully Funded Career Growth: Comprehensive, employer-paid training certifications to support your ongoing professional development.
- On-Shift Perks: Complimentary high-quality meals provided on every shift, plus full uniform provided at no cost.
- Financial Security: Employer-matched pension contributions to invest in your long-term future.
Care Home Chef in Edinburgh employer: Quest Employment
Quest Employment is an outstanding employer, offering Warehouse Operatives in Islip a stable work environment with fixed AM or PM shifts that ensure consistency in your schedule. With competitive pay rates, enhanced weekend overtime, and a supportive team culture, employees benefit from comprehensive training and clear career progression opportunities, all while enjoying excellent on-site facilities like a subsidised canteen and gym.
