Care Home Chef

Temp All Staffing; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing agency is currently recruiting for Care Home Chefs and Relief Chefs in Chelmsford, UK. Responsibilities include preparing nutritious meals, overseeing kitchen staff, and maintaining hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a care home kitchen, recognized catering qualifications, and strong communication skills. This position offers flexible hours and competitive pay, making it suitable for various lifestyles.

Benefits

Refer a friend / Joining bonus scheme

Flexible hours

Excellent weekly pay

Enhanced pay on Bank Holidays

Holiday pay

Free training and uniform

Ongoing support 24/7

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a care home kitchen environment.
• DBS Update Service preferred.
• Experience of serving food in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals.
• Control stocks and purchases within allocated budgets.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene and safety rules are observed.

Skills

Experience in a care home kitchen environment

Strong communication skills

Full driving license

Education

Recognised catering qualifications

Relevant food hygiene qualifications

Job description

Overview

Temp All Staffing are currently recruiting for Care Home Chefs and Relief Chefs throughout to expand our growing team. We have exciting positions in various care settings throughout the region and have flexibility shifts, whichever suit your needs.

Your role will involve…..

Preparing, cooking, and serving nutritionally balanced meals and to oversee and manage a team of kitchen assistants.

Benefits

• Refer a friend / Joining bonus scheme
• Flexible hours – To suit your needs, full or part time, days, evenings, and weekends.
• Excellent weekly pay- competitive hourly rates
• Enhanced pay on Bank Holidays
• Holiday pay
• Free training and uniform
• Ongoing support 24 / 7

Job Role

• Create varied menus which incorporate choice, are balanced and which are suitable to special diets, such as low fat, diabetic or those because of religious beliefs.
• Ensure that seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables are used whenever possible
• Cater for special occasions within the home
• Control stocks and purchases thereby allocating the quantity of materials
• Keep the purchase of materials within allocated budgets
• Prepare, cook, and serve meals. Clear and wash up with the assistance of other staff.
• Ensure that the kitchen hygiene and safety rules are observed by all staff
• Ensure that all kitchen staff clean the kitchen after use and at the end of each shift leave the kitchen in a clean and hygienic state.
• Ensure that fridge / freezer and food temperatures are tested and recorded daily
• Ensure that all kitchen staff operate within the requirements of current legislation
• Maintain the kitchen equipment as specified by respective manufacturers
• Supervise and help train junior or inexperienced staff in catering duties
• Attend discussions / meetings / trainings organised by the home and / or Head Office.

Your Skills and Experience

• Experience of working in a care home kitchen environment
• DBS Update Service preferred
• Recognised catering qualifications.
• Experience of working in a care home environment
• Experience of serving food in a professional environment
• Relevant food hygiene qualifications
• Full driving license
• Strong communication skills