Cook/Chef
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
Hours: ?? - Monday to Sunday (Alternate weekends)
Location: The Westbury Care Home, Wiltshire, Warminster Road, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 3PR
At The Westbury, we are looking for a Chef/Cook to assist in the preparation and cooking of food for our residents. This role is also to cover for holidays and absence of the current Head Chef.
Duties of the cook/chef include:
- To assist in the preparation and cooking of food following menus already prepared by the Head Chef and Group Catering Manager
- To take personal responsibility in becoming fully aware of Health & Safety at Work Policies in particular Fire Procedures, Control of Infection, COSHH and Lifting and Handling Policies
- To supervise and help train junior staff in catering duties.
- To train junior staff in all Food Hygiene, Health & Safety and COSHH regulations and ensuring their compliance with the same.
- To ensure the correct labelling and storage of food at all times.
- To assistant kitchen staff with washing up.
- To clean and maintain kitchen appliances, surfaces and floors as per cleaning schedule.
- To ensure the kitchen is locked and secure before going off duty.
- To attend in-service training for Moving and Handling Infection Control Fire Safety Basic Food Hygiene COSHH
- To assist in ensuring the security of all residents and the premises through the observance of security procedures and the challenging of any strangers in the Home.
- To ensure all accidents, incidents and complaints are recorded and reported. xsabvtc
Experience of the cook/chef
- Previous experience of work within a health care setting is not essential, but may be an advantage, for example experience of a nursing home, hospital or working with clients with disability and/or dementia
- Must already have or be willing to work towards NVQ Level 2 in Catering.
Benefits of the cook/chef
Chef in Chalford employer: The Westbury Care Home
At The Westbury Care Home, we pride ourselves on fostering a warm and inclusive work culture where compassion and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, opportunities for personal growth, and the satisfaction of making a real difference in the lives of our residents. Join us in Wiltshire, where your kindness and dedication will be valued and rewarded in a supportive environment.
