Care Home Chef: Menu Design & Kitchen Leadership

Harbour Healthcare Limited; Bishop Auckland; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on shopping

Earned wage access

Counselling services

Training and progression

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare in Bishop Auckland is seeking a Cook/Chef for Barrington Lodge Care Home. The role is 40 hours per week with a pay rate of £12.90 per hour.

The successful candidate will manage kitchen functions, order supplies, supervise staff and ensure high standards of food quality and safety. Experience in care settings and catering qualifications are essential, along with good communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering management within a care setting.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff and controlling budgets.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and texture-modified foods.

Responsibilities

• Support cooking and serving meals and snacks throughout the day.
• Stock management, ordering supplies, and menu planning.
• Maintain food safety checks and records per policy.
• Supervise staff and manage rotas and budgets.

Skills

Catering

Management experience

Education

Catering qualification

Food safety/hygiene qualification

Job description

Harbour Healthcare in Bishop Auckland is seeking a Cook/Chef for Barrington Lodge Care Home. The role is 40 hours per week with a pay rate of £12.90 per hour.

The successful candidate will manage kitchen functions, order supplies, supervise staff and ensure high standards of food quality and safety. Experience in care settings and catering qualifications are essential, along with good communication and teamwork.