Care Home Chef – Nutritious Menus & Team Leadership

Shaw Healthcare; Petworth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend bonus

Paid annual leave

Company Sick Pay

Enhanced payrates for bank holidays

GP online access

Pension scheme

Colleague discounts

Shaw Star Awards

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Shaw healthcare's Rotherlea in Petworth is seeking a passionate Chef to join our team. You will prepare delicious, nutritious meals for residents and lead a catering team with pride and care.

You will plan varied menus, monitor stock within budget, maintain HACCP records, and ensure high standards of kitchen cleanliness. This role offers an opportunity to make a real difference in residents' daily lives.

Qualifications

• Preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents.
• Planning varied, nutritious menus that cater for dietary, cultural and individual preferences.
• Supporting celebrations, themed events and special occasions with catering.
• Ordering stock within budget and company guidelines using approved suppliers.
• Maintaining accurate food safety records in line with HACCP requirements.
• Ensuring the kitchen meets high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Leading, motivating and supporting members of the catering team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and serving fresh, high-quality meals for residents.
• Planning varied, nutritious menus that cater for dietary, cultural and individual preferences.
• Supporting celebrations, themed events and special occasions with delicious catering.
• Ordering stock within budget and company guidelines using approved suppliers.
• Maintaining accurate food safety records in line with HACCP requirements.
• Ensuring the kitchen consistently meets high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, following all procedures.
• Leading, motivating and supporting members of the catering team.

Job description

Shaw healthcare's Rotherlea in Petworth is seeking a passionate Chef to join our team. You will prepare delicious, nutritious meals for residents and lead a catering team with pride and care.

You will plan varied menus, monitor stock within budget, maintain HACCP records, and ensure high standards of kitchen cleanliness. This role offers an opportunity to make a real difference in residents' daily lives.