Care Home Chef — Nutritious Meals & Team Leadership

Orchard Healthcare Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Colleague discounts

Recognition schemes

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Pension scheme

DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking a Chef/Cook for Green Lodge Care Home in Billingham, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees. The role involves planning, cooking and delivering nutritious meals, supervising kitchen staff, and managing orders and stock in a care home setting.

Salary is £14.83 per hour with opportunities for training and development within a supportive team focused on resident well-being.

Responsibilities

• To plan, prepare and cook a variety of meals which are appealing, nutritious and centred around the individuals' preferences, requests or any special dietary requirements, to follow Orchard Care Homes' Good Food Guide and, where appropriate, make amendments after authorisation from the Support Centre.
• To be active and encouraging, provide advice and guidance for the team ensuring the Care Home is a friendly, supportive working environment.
• To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements which are relevant such as HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, all aspects of the Care Standards Act, have a clear understanding of Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures and measures to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.
• Implement, monitor and maintain cleaning schedules that meet the requirements of the Food Safety Manual, and ensure that all areas of the kitchen are immaculately clean. This will include the washing up of pots, pans and dishes when required.
• Ensure sufficient food stocks are ordered and received from approved suppliers and that stock rotation is taking place to maintain optimum freshness of all foodstuffs ensuring the highest quality expected within Orchard Healthcare Group
• Knowledge of texture modified diets and food allergens
• Knowledge of modified diets and creating specific meal plans to suit an individual’s needs.

Job description

Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking a Chef/Cook for Green Lodge Care Home in Billingham, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees. The role involves planning, cooking and delivering nutritious meals, supervising kitchen staff, and managing orders and stock in a care home setting.

Salary is £14.83 per hour with opportunities for training and development within a supportive team focused on resident well-being.