Care Home Chef / Cook — Bank Shifts, Nutritious Menus

Orchard Care Homes; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Employee discounts

Recognition schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking a skilled Chef/Cook at Green Lodge Care Home in Billingham to prepare nutritious, home-cooked meals for residents. You will supervise the kitchen team, manage stock and orders, and ensure food safety standards are met to sustain a high-quality dining experience.

Successful candidates will have HACCP knowledge, experience with texture-modified diets and allergens, and a focus on teamwork to deliver consistent, appetising meals in a care-home setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health and the Care Standards Act.
• Understanding texture modified diets and food allergens.
• Experience supervising a kitchen team and managing food orders, stock and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook a variety of meals that are nutritious and cater for individual dietary needs, following the Good Food Guide and authorisation as required.
• Lead and support the kitchen team to ensure a friendly, efficient work environment.
• Comply with all statutory requirements (HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH, etc.) and maintain a safe, clean kitchen.
• Maintain cleaning schedules per the Food Safety Manual and ensure all areas are spotless.
• Order and receive stock from approved suppliers and rotate stock to keep food fresh.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Team leadership

Menu planning

Dietary knowledge

Allergen awareness

Job description

Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking a skilled Chef/Cook at Green Lodge Care Home in Billingham to prepare nutritious, home-cooked meals for residents. You will supervise the kitchen team, manage stock and orders, and ensure food safety standards are met to sustain a high-quality dining experience.

Successful candidates will have HACCP knowledge, experience with texture-modified diets and allergens, and a focus on teamwork to deliver consistent, appetising meals in a care-home setting.