Care Home Chef: Wholesome, Heartfelt Meals

HC-One - Hepworth House; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great work life balance

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

During a shift of eight hours or more,

nutritious meal during shift

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Wagestream - financial wellbeing

Learning and development

GP online access

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Kindness in Care recognition

Long Service Awards

Refer a friend scheme £1000

Job summary

HC-One in Wakefield is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our care home kitchen, preparing wholesome, homemade meals that meet nutritional needs and bring comfort to Residents. You will hold an S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or a Professional Cookery qualification, plus Level 2 Food Hygiene, with HACCP knowledge to ensure safe practices.

You’ll work as part of a caring team, bringing creativity to menus and supporting residents at mealtimes.

Qualifications

• S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Understanding of HACCP and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve wholesome, homemade meals for Residents.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and kitchen practice (HACCP).
• Collaborate with care home team to meet residents' nutritional needs.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Menu planning

Team player

Education

S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

HC-One in Wakefield is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our care home kitchen, preparing wholesome, homemade meals that meet nutritional needs and bring comfort to Residents. You will hold an S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or a Professional Cookery qualification, plus Level 2 Food Hygiene, with HACCP knowledge to ensure safe practices.

You’ll work as part of a caring team, bringing creativity to menus and supporting residents at mealtimes.