Job Description
Do you have a passion for creating beautiful and nutritious food? Are you looking for a flexible career cooking for people in our beautifully modern care home? £250 welcome bonus included too!
You can earn from £13.02 per hour as a Chef. We’re excited to grow our team of care professionals further and would love to welcome you.
Hours are 7.30am until 5pm, 4 days a week with alternate weekend work.
Reports to: Head Cook, Home Manager and Rochcare Management Team
Rochcare is a family-run business providing quality residential care homes and support services to older people and those living with dementia.
We believe exceptional care homes don't stay special on their own. Our dedicated teams make sure every one of the people in our care has a great experience, every time. Our success relies on the professionalism, commitment and caring nature of each and every team member and we’re always looking for similar-minded people to join us.
As a Chef you should be passionate about delivering exceptional food to the ladies and gentlemen we support, providing a daily catering service for the home and where necessary the provision of meals for seasonal events.
About The Role
Principle Roles and Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Chef to develop daily menus and display food choices clearly using visual displays around the home and digital software provided.
- Prepare, cook and serve exceptional quality main meals, snacks and cakes. The presentation of meals should reflect the passion and dedication of the you as a Chef and support residents portion preferences, diets, medical requirements, ethnic and personal needs.
- Take responsibility when washing and cleaning floors, crockery, utensils, work surfaces and other kitchens equipment to ensure that the necessary hygiene and health and safety standards are maintained in the kitchen and dining room as appropriate.
- Show a desire and passion to help make a difference to the lives of others and work effectively as part of a team who believe in respecting every person as a unique individual, treating them with the dignity you would wish for yourself.
- The post holder is required to complete all necessary records and routines accurately and maintain a clean and safe working environment for everyone living and working at the home.
The ideal candidate should have a natural passion for preparing and serving exceptional food and should understand and respect the positive impact seasonal, fresh, nutritious food has on the wellbeing of each resident in their care.
The post holder will need to show respect, understanding the rights for privacy and demonstrate high professional standards of propriety in their day-to-day work. The ideal candidate should also show a keen interest in learning and growing their skills through additional required training, peer mentoring and frequent performance reviews.
Schedule
Full-time, Part-time and Permanent (hours to be discussed at interview)
Wage rate
Earn from £13.02 per hour.
Benefits
- Company pension.
- Access to Blue Light Card Discount.
- Company funded further studies and professional development opportunities.
- £250 welcome bonus.
- Free onsite parking.
- Access to free and confidential welfare counselling.
- Free uniform.
- Competitive rates of pay and holiday allowance.
It is an expectation of all staff to have vaccines or other essential health treatments, in line with Public Health guidelines and in relation to health and safetyin an effort toprotect yourself as well as others.
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Chef | 4 Days | 36 Hours in Oldham employer: Rochcare
Rochcare is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its team members. With a supportive work culture, competitive pay rates, and benefits such as company-funded training and a £250 welcome bonus, we ensure our staff feel valued and empowered. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we care for in our beautifully renovated care home.
