At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious, nutritious meals and manage a vibrant kitchen team.
- Company: Join Somerset Care, an award-winning not-for-profit care provider.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, training, discounts, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: No experience needed; we provide all the training you require!
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while doing what you love.
- Qualifications: Level 2 QCF in catering and a passion for food and people.
The predicted salary is between 28044 - 34276 £ per year.
Do you like to connect with people, make a difference and do the right thing? Somerset Care is an award-winning not-for-profit care provider across the South West. We are proud to state that we are a disability confident employer. Here at Greenhill House, we recruit based on values – you do not need to have experience, as we provide all the training required!
Everything we do at Somerset Care is underpinned by our four core values:
- Connecting with people
- Making a difference
- Doing the right thing
By living these values, we ensure that we keep our commitment to delivering high-quality, tailored care to support and enrich the lives of our customers. Join our Greenhill House Team, part of the Somerset Care Group, in Cheddar.
What you’ll be doing:
- You will provide nutritionally balanced, attractive and well-presented meals; including meeting special dietary needs where necessary.
- You will work with Company menus within limitations of your budget.
- You will carry out practical duties in relation to meal preparation using powered equipment where appropriate and will undertake duties which involve manual handling of loads.
- You will be responsible for ordering adequate provisions, their storage and rotation.
- You will organise the smooth running of your kitchen by working with, and delegating appropriate tasks to your catering team.
- You will maintain appropriate records to comply with HACCP, Company standards and legislation.
- You will consult with customers to ensure that individuals are offered choice and that individual needs are met.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience of working within a catering setting as a Chef or Cook.
- You must have a Level 2 QCF qualification in catering.
- Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).
- A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine passion for people.
What you’ll get:
- Full induction + funded Health & Social Care qualifications.
- Enhanced pay for nights, weekends & bank holidays.
- Free DBS & uniform.
- Blue Light Card (15,000+ discounts).
- Wagestream – access wages before payday.
- £350 Refer-a-Friend bonus (uncapped!).
Apply now to speak to our friendly recruitment team! Somerset Care Limited is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from all individuals. As this position involves “regulated activity” (as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) an Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken. It’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Somerset Care is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children at risk.
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