Care Home Chef: Nutritious Menus & Kitchen Leadership

Goodwill Healthcare Services Limited; North Tyneside, Gateshead, Sunderland, Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in the North Tyneside area is seeking a skilled chef to prepare nutritious meals for care home residents. The ideal candidate will have strong cooking skills, experience in menu planning, and a minimum of 1 year in a kitchen setting. Leadership and team management skills are essential, and candidates must have an NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Food Hygiene. Flexible shifts including weekdays and weekends are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a kitchen setting, preferably in a care home.
• Strong understanding of nutrition and food safety standards.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality, nutritious meals.
• Develop diverse menus considering dietary requirements.
• Maintain high food hygiene standards.
• Work with care home staff to accommodate dietary restrictions.

Skills

Cooking skills

Menu planning

Team management

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality or Professional Cookery

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2)

HACCP knowledge

Job description

A healthcare service provider in the North Tyneside area is seeking a skilled chef to prepare nutritious meals for care home residents. The ideal candidate will have strong cooking skills, experience in menu planning, and a minimum of 1 year in a kitchen setting. Leadership and team management skills are essential, and candidates must have an NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Food Hygiene. Flexible shifts including weekdays and weekends are available.