Bank Chef

Hartford Care Ltd; Ryde; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Chef to join their caring team. In this rewarding role, you'll create delicious, home-cooked meals that cater to individual dietary needs while ensuring a warm and supportive environment for residents. Your culinary skills and compassionate nature will help enhance the dining experience, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve. If you are energetic, flexible, and dedicated to providing exceptional food, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a family-oriented workplace that values community and individuality, and take pride in your contributions to a nurturing atmosphere.

Benefits

Paid break

Occupational sick pay

Free meals on shift

Annual pay reviews

Life Insurance

Enhanced maternity and parental leave pay

Recruitment referral fee

Blue Light discounts

Free DBS Check

Access to Wagestream

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef with a focus on nutritious home-cooked meals.
• Strong communication and planning skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of appetising meals for residents.
• Maintain good food hygiene and create a caring atmosphere.

Skills

Compassionate and caring nature

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisation and planning skills

Ability to prepare and cook meals

Understanding of dietary requirements

Ability to work on own initiative

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Employment Type: Bank

The Role

As a Chef, you will provide home-cooked, nutritious and appetising meals and snacks for residents while ensuring good food hygiene is maintained at all times, and working together as a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere.

Whether you are preparing and cooking a three course meal, discussing with residents what they would like to see on next week’s menu, doing a bread making activity session with residents, or carrying out a deep clean of the kitchen, you will do so with care at the heart of everything you do.

Do you want to make a difference to someone's life and feel a sense of purpose in an extremely rewarding role?

Are you an experienced Chef who is energetic and passionate about providing exceptional food?

Do you enjoy producing delicious, home-cooked foods that look and taste good?

Are you caring, warm and understanding?

Are you spontaneous, patient, flexible and have a good sense of humour?

Do you strongly believe in the values of Creating Communities, Caring for Each Other and Celebrating Individuality?

If your answer is yes to all these questions, why not join our Hartford Care family?

Requirements

Essential:

• A compassionate and caring nature.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems
• Strong organisation and planning skills
• Ability to prepare, cook and present a variety of appetising and nutritious home-made meals
• An understanding of different diets and ability to cater for individuals with different dietary requirements
• A good understanding of ‘what good looks like’ in terms of the dining and food experience
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits offered:

• Paid break
• Occupational sick pay
• Free meals on shift in care homes
• Annual pay reviews
• Life Insurance
• Enhanced maternity and parental leave pay
• Recruitment referral fee
• Blue Light discounts
• Free DBS Check and NMC PIN cost reimbursed
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Access to Wagestream – access to earned wages before payday and schemes to help you save