Care Home Chef - Lead Kitchen, Menu & Budget Expert

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; Pelaw; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare provider in Pelaw is urgently seeking a first-class bank Chef. This role involves managing kitchen functions, including meal preparation, stock management, and maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a care setting and relevant qualifications in catering and food safety. Competitive pay at £15.00 per hour and a range of benefits are offered.

Benefits

Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel

Flex Earn – Earned wage access

FREE face-to-face counselling

Opportunities for training and career progression

Cashback card – save up to £500 annually

Qualifications

• Must have culinary and management experience.
• Responsible for kitchen functions including ordering supplies and preparation.
• Must adhere to company policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals.
• Stock management and ordering supplies.
• Menu planning.
• Maintain food safety checks and records.

Skills

Previous experience of working in a care setting

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Good team player

Follow food safety requirements

Possess good judgement, problem solving, and decision-making skills

Effective time keeping and time management

Education

Qualification(s) in catering

Qualification(s) in food safety/hygiene

Job description

A community-focused healthcare provider in Pelaw is urgently seeking a first-class bank Chef. This role involves managing kitchen functions, including meal preparation, stock management, and maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a care setting and relevant qualifications in catering and food safety. Competitive pay at £15.00 per hour and a range of benefits are offered.