Care Home Chef (unable to provide sponsorship)

Gold Care Homes; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-respected care home in the United Kingdom seeks a part-time Chef to provide high-quality, nutritional meals for residents. The role includes purchasing fresh ingredients, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and preparing menus to meet dietary needs. Applicants should possess experience in a care setting and a strong commitment to food hygiene. This position offers a competitive salary starting at £14.50 per hour along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Salary from £14.50 per hour

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Experience in a care home kitchen or similar environment.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and food hygiene standards.
• Ability to prepare nutritious meals.

Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the home.
• Purchase fresh foods daily from local suppliers.
• Prepare menus and nutritional food to a high standard.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Senior Care

Caregiving

Food Safety

Menu Planning

Teamwork

Job description

About Our Home

Our home is excellently situated in the pretty Cotswolds market town of Witney West Oxfordshire close to local shops parks cafes and restaurants and the tranquil Church Green. The bustling centre of the City of Oxford is just 12 miles away easily reached by road and rail links.

Mill House Care Home is a small and friendly purpose‑built nursing home offering a spacious and comfortable environment and 24‑hour care and support for older adults.

We are seeking an experienced Chef to join our team for 16 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the home.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of all matters concerning the Home Clients staff and related work.
• To purchase fresh foods daily from local suppliers.
• To order frozen foods weekly from nominated suppliers.
• To check regularly that supplier prices are competitive.
• To account for all monies issued and receipts obtained.
• To prepare menus as agreed with Manager.
• To prepare nutritional food to a high standard taking into account any special dietary requirements.
• To ensure that kitchen staff clear dishes quickly and tidily.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen.
• To conduct all procedures within the home with due regard to the food hygiene to promote choice and independence to contribute to the quality and of care and lifestyle afforded to each resident. To follow Health and Safety legislation Emergency and Fire procedures.
• Report any faulty appliances damaged equipment or any potential hazard to the Manager.
• Adhere to all Group policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
• Undertake other duties as necessary.
• Attend training courses and sessions as required. Taking responsibility for ones own development by seeking opportunities and sharing aspirations with others.

Benefits

• Salary from £14.50 per hour
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend.

Key Skills

Senior Care,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Behavior Management,Computer Skills,Caregiving,Home Care,Copywriting,Child Protective Services,Medication Administration,Social Work,Writing Skills,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type

Part-Time

Vacancy

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