Care Home - Sous Chef

Mansell Consulting Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in the Manchester area is seeking an experienced chef/cook to prepare nutritious meals for elderly residents. This full-time role involves working 40 hours per week on a two-week rotating schedule, providing high-quality food and presentation while adhering to hygiene standards. This opportunity is ideal for individuals passionate about culinary excellence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role or within a restaurant/kitchen setting
• Ability to work efficiently independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a well-balanced, nutritious diet for residents
• Maintain high standards of hygiene in accordance with regulations
• Adhere to health and safety standards throughout food preparation

Skills

Culinary excellence

Teamwork

Hygiene standards

Education

Cooking qualification

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Mansell Consulting Group Manchester Area, United Kingdom

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The ideal candidate has a strong passion for culinary excellence and a keen eye for detail. You will assist the Head Chef in providing exceptional food quality and presentation for our 80 elderly residents.

Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cook , who has a passion for cooking homely meals and enjoys working as part of a team

Our 80 bedded care home is looking for a chef/cook to work 40 hours per weekover a two week rolling rota, which would include alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

- Prepare and cook a well-balanced, nutritious diet within a controlled hygienic environment

- Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, supper, daily snacks and items for our coffee mornings, and other resident/family gatherings throughout the year.

- Present meals in a visually aesthetic manner

- Prepare appropriate meals for any residents on specialised diets ( i.e pureed food) - All training will be given

- Adhere to Health and Safety requirements regarding always maintaining a high standard of hygiene in accordance with the appropriate Food Hygiene Regulations and company policy

- Ordering of supplies

- To maintain varied and nutritious menus

- To be aware of the residents needs and dietary preferences

Duties

• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain a clean working station whilst adhering to health and safety standards
• Assist with the cleaning and organisation of the kitchen and equipment
• Restock items as needed throughout the shift
• Adhere to all food hygiene and safety standards

Experience

- Previous experience in a similar roleorwithin a restaurant or kitchen setting

- A cooking qualification and food hygiene certificate is preferred, but not essential, as there will be opportunities for further training and development.

- Ability to work efficiently on your own and within a team environment

Job Type: Permanent

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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