Care Home Chef: Lead Kitchen & Nutritious Menus

Shaw Healthcare; Tredegar; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned company

Real Living Wage Employer

Job summary

Shaw Healthcare, Maes-Y-Dderwen, is seeking a dedicated Chef to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents in a care setting. You will plan varied menus, cater for dietary and cultural needs, and support celebratory events with high-quality catering.

The role involves ordering stock within budget, maintaining HACCP records and upholding rigorous cleanliness standards while leading and supporting the catering team. Shaw is an employee-owned group offering a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents.
• Ability to plan nutritious menus catering for dietary and cultural needs.
• Experience leading a catering team and motivating staff.
• Familiarity with HACCP and food safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve fresh, high-quality meals for residents.
• Plan varied menus accommodating dietary, cultural and individual preferences.
• Support celebrations, themed events and special occasions with catering.
• Order stock within budget and company guidelines using approved suppliers.
• Maintain HACCP records and ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Lead, motivate and supervise catering team members.

Job description

Shaw Healthcare, Maes-Y-Dderwen, is seeking a dedicated Chef to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents in a care setting. You will plan varied menus, cater for dietary and cultural needs, and support celebratory events with high-quality catering.

The role involves ordering stock within budget, maintaining HACCP records and upholding rigorous cleanliness standards while leading and supporting the catering team. Shaw is an employee-owned group offering a supportive environment.