Care Home Chef

Gold Care Homes; Wheatley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring nursing home in Wheatley is seeking an experienced Chef for part-time work (up to 23 hours weekly). The role involves preparing nutritious meals, sourcing fresh ingredients, and ensuring kitchen hygiene. Ideal candidates should have relevant culinary experience and a passion for elderly care. The position offers competitive pay and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox

Professional Development

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Experience in a culinary role within a care home setting.
• Ability to prepare meals considering dietary needs.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality nutritional meals for residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Order and source fresh and frozen food supplies.

Skills

Nutritional food preparation

Food hygiene compliance

Cost management

Job description

About Our Home

The Triangle Care Home is a small and friendly purpose-built nursing home offering a spacious and comfortable environment and 24-hour care and support for older adults.

We are seeking an experienced Chef to join our team for up to 23 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the home.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of all matters concerning the Home, Clients, staff and related work.
• To purchase fresh foods daily, from local suppliers.
• To order frozen foods weekly from nominated suppliers.
• To check regularly that supplier prices are competitive.
• To account for all monies issued and receipts obtained.
• To prepare menus as agreed with Manager.
• To prepare nutritional food to a high standard taking into account any special dietary requirements.
• To ensure that kitchen staff clear dishes quickly and tidily.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen.
• To conduct all procedures within the home with due regard to the food hygiene, to promote choice and independence, to contribute to the quality and of care and lifestyle afforded to each resident. To follow Health and Safety legislation, Emergency and Fire procedures.
• Report any faulty appliances, damaged equipment or any potential hazard to the Manager.
• Adhere to all Group policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
• Undertake other duties as necessary.
• Attend training courses and sessions as required. Taking responsibility for ones own development by seeking opportunities and sharing aspirations with others.

Benefits

• Salary from £14.00 per hour
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend.