Care Home Chef / Cook

PSR Solutions; Holt; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care home in the Holt area is seeking an experienced Chef/Cook to manage kitchen operations. This full-time permanent role involves preparing nutritious meals that cater to dietary preferences and managing supplies while adhering to food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in kitchen management, a Level 2 Food Hygiene certification, and strong communication skills. A competitive pay of £14.00 per hour is offered alongside comprehensive benefits including paid breaks and a loyalty bonus.

Benefits

Competitive pay structure

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Loyalty Bonus

Full DBS disclosure paid

Uniform provided

Paid breaks

Qualifications

• Experience in a care home or similar setting is required.
• Must be Food Hygiene Certified – Level 2.
• Willingness to work towards Intermediate Food Hygiene qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious meals according to dietary needs.
• Manage menu planning and kitchen operations.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Experience running a kitchen

Food Hygiene Certified

First Aid Certified

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering

Appropriate City and Guilds certificate

Job description

Care Home Chef / Cook

Holt area

£14.00 per hour | Full-time | Permanent

A highly reputable care home in the Holt area is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Chef / Cook to join their culinary team. This role is ideal for a dedicated professional with the ability to independently run a kitchen, delivering well-balanced, nutritious, and appetising meals to our residents.

What we are offering to you:

• Full-time permanent contract
• Competitive pay structure of £14.00 per hour
• Comprehensive induction and training programme
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card Scheme – we’ll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out, and over 15,000 national brands
• Loyalty Bonus – accrue up to 5 additional holiday days depending on length of service
• Refer a friend and receive a thank you gift of up to £500*
• We’ll pay for your full DBS disclosure
• Your uniform will be provided – this is another cost that we think is essential that we cover for you
• Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays
• Paid breaks – we think it’s essential that all staff can take breaks without fear of losing money, so we pay for you to have a break during working hours

The roles and responsibilities of our Cook are:

• Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold meals in accordance with dietary needs and preferences
• Take full responsibility for menu planning and kitchen management, ensuring meals are nutritious, varied, and within budget
• Order supplies and maintain proper food safety and hygiene standards in line with Environmental Health and SCSWIS regulations
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and serving areas
• Ensure compliance with all food hygiene and safety standards

What we are looking for in a candidate:

• Must have experience running a kitchen, ideally in a care home or similar setting
• Food Hygiene Certified – Level 2, willing to work towards Intermediate Food Hygiene qualifications
• First Aid Certified
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work within a team or from their own initiative
• Satisfactory police check, PVG
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred
• Ideally you would hold or be working towards appropriate City and Guilds certificate

To apply now or for further details, please follow the link below.

Alternatively, please call Katrusia Prodywus at PSR Solutions now on (phone number removed).

Please note any offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG/Access NI check and employment reference checks in addition to verification of UK professional registration (if applicable), right to work in the UK and Occupational Health clearance.

PSR Solutions is an equal opportunities recruiter and applications are welcome from anyone meeting the specified criteria regardless of age, gender, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation or any other personal circumstances.

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