Bank Cook at Plas Cae Crwn

Shaw healthcare; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Shaw healthcare in Newtown is seeking a Chef at Plas Cae Crwn Care Home to deliver fresh, high-quality meals for residents while adhering to HACCP standards.

You will plan diverse menus, accommodate dietary and cultural preferences, assist with events, order stock within budget, and lead the catering team to maintain cleanliness and food safety.

This role is on-site at the care home with flexible, bank-hours as/when needed, offering a meaningful career in a supportive employee-owned organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing meals in a care setting.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety practices.
• Ability to plan nutritious menus for diverse residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals for residents.
• Plan menus catering to dietary and cultural needs.
• Support celebrations, events and catering for special occasions.
• Order stock within budget and company guidelines using approved suppliers.
• Maintain accurate food safety records in line with HACCP requirements.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and hygiene following all procedures.
• Lead, motivate and support catering team members.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Team leadership

Job description

Competitive

Description

Chef at Plas Cae Crwn

Location: Plas Cae Crwn Care Home - Shaw healthcare, Park St, Newtown SY16 1EW

Working Hours: Bank 0 hours - As/When needed in service *including weekends

At Shaw healthcare, we believe great food is at the heart of great care. As the UK's largest employee-owned healthcare company and a proud Real Living Wage Employer, we're looking for a passionate Chef to join our team at Plas Cae Crwn, Newtown.

Why join Shaw healthcare?

At Shaw, our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a supportive workplace where you feel valued, rewarded, and able to develop your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

As an employee-owner, you'll share in our success while helping deliver exceptional care to our residents every day.

Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing, cooking and serving fresh, high-quality meals for residents.

Planning varied, nutritious menus that cater for dietary, cultural and individual preferences.

Supporting celebrations, themed events and special occasions with delicious catering.

Ordering stock within budget and company guidelines using approved suppliers.

Maintaining accurate food safety records in line with HACCP requirements.

Ensuring the kitchen consistently meets high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, following all procedures.

Leading, motivating and supporting members of the catering team.