Care Home Chef: Nutritious Meals & Weekend Shifts

Water Mill House Care Home; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive care home in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Chef to prepare nutritious meals for residents. Responsibilities include meal planning, managing food stocks and orders, and ensuring a hygienic kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in meal preparation and a friendly, caring demeanor to efficiently interact with residents. This role requires compliance with health and safety regulations, including HACCP. Competitive pay at £13.50/hour, with additional benefits such as enhanced pay on bank holidays and a refer-a-friend bonus of up to £1,000.

Benefits

£13.50 per hour

Enhanced pay on bank holidays

28 days annual leave

Pension

Staff recognition schemes

Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1,000

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Comprehensive Training and Career Development

Dedicated mental health champions

Qualifications

• Experience in meal planning and preparation for dietary needs.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff and interact with residents.
• Knowledge of HACCP and Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and cook a variety of appealing and nutritious meals.
• Ensure sufficient food stocks and manage orders with suppliers.
• Maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment.

Skills

Meal preparation

Care for dietary needs

Team supervision

Friendly and caring demeanor

Job description

A supportive care home in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Chef to prepare nutritious meals for residents. Responsibilities include meal planning, managing food stocks and orders, and ensuring a hygienic kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in meal preparation and a friendly, caring demeanor to efficiently interact with residents. This role requires compliance with health and safety regulations, including HACCP. Competitive pay at £13.50/hour, with additional benefits such as enhanced pay on bank holidays and a refer-a-friend bonus of up to £1,000.