Care Home Chef (unable to provide sponsorship)

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

Job summary

A care home facility in Witney is seeking an experienced Chef to provide nutritional food and maintain kitchen standards. The role involves menu preparation, purchasing fresh foods, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal for candidates passionate about food and care in a welcoming environment. Salary starts from £14.50 per hour, with benefits including employee awards and professional development opportunities.

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 catering and food preparation.
• Ability to accommodate special dietary requirements.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in food handling.

Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the home.
• Prepare menus as agreed with the Manager.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen.

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 one's 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.