Care Home Chef: Nutritious, Joyful Meals (Day Shifts)

Careline Lifestyles - De Bruce Court; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 33,466,000 - 45,278,000; Full time

Job summary

Careline Lifestyles - De Bruce Court seeks an experienced Chef to prepare nutritious meals for residents at De Bruce Court, Hartlepool. The role focuses on dietary needs, wellbeing, and mealtime enjoyment, beyond cooking.

You will work 40 hours per week on dayshifts (0830-1700) with a permanent on-site contract, earning £13.74 per hour. DBS check is required, and driving is essential to fulfil duties.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' cooking or catering experience.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate desirable.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook healthy, balanced meals.
• Cater for dietary needs and preferences.
• Plan meals within budgets.
• Maintain hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Keep kitchen clean and safe.
• Comply with EHO standards.
• Manage stock and minimize waste.
• Control portions and plan meals.
• Collaborate with care staff to make mealtimes positive.
• Support junior kitchen staff where needed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate

Driving licence

Job description

Careline Lifestyles - De Bruce Court seeks an experienced Chef to prepare nutritious meals for residents at De Bruce Court, Hartlepool. The role focuses on dietary needs, wellbeing, and mealtime enjoyment, beyond cooking.

You will work 40 hours per week on dayshifts (0830-1700) with a permanent on-site contract, earning £13.74 per hour. DBS check is required, and driving is essential to fulfil duties.