Care Home Chef / Cook (Bank) – Nutritious, Varied Meals

Orchard Care Homes Ltd.; Preston; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Staff discounts

Employee recognition schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes Ltd. is seeking a Chef/Cook for a bank role at Penwortham Grange & Lodge Care Home in Preston. You’ll plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals, supervise a kitchen team and manage orders, stock and equipment in line with Food Safety guidelines.

You will work with Home Manager and care staff to ensure individual dietary needs are met, maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen and contributing to a warm home atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• To plan, prepare and cook a variety of meals which are appealing, nutritious and centred around the individuals’ preferences, requests or any special dietary requirements, to follow Orchard Care Homes’ Good Food Guide and, where appropriate, make amendments after authorisation from the Support Centre.
• To be active and encouraging, provide advice and guidance for the team ensuring the Care Home is a friendly, supportive working environment.
• To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements which are relevant such as HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, all aspects of the Care Standards Act, have a clear understanding of Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures and measures to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.
• Implement, monitor and maintain cleaning schedules that meet the requirements of the Food Safety Manual, and ensure that all areas of the kitchen are immaculately clean.
• Ensure sufficient food stocks are ordered and received from approved suppliers and that stock rotation is taking place to maintain optimum freshness of all foodstuffs ensuring the highest quality expected within Orchard Care Home.
• Knowledge of texture modified diets and food allergens
• Knowledge of modified diets and creating specific meal plans to suit an individual’s needs.

Job description

Orchard Care Homes Ltd. is seeking a Chef/Cook for a bank role at Penwortham Grange & Lodge Care Home in Preston. You’ll plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals, supervise a kitchen team and manage orders, stock and equipment in line with Food Safety guidelines.

You will work with Home Manager and care staff to ensure individual dietary needs are met, maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen and contributing to a warm home atmosphere.