Care Kitchen Chef: Create Nutritious Meals & Joyful Dining

Rumbling Bridge Care Home; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave including bankhol

Life insurance

Free DBS check

Free on-site parking

Company pension scheme

Wagestream

Employee Assistance Programme

Hippo e-learning platform

Fully funded apprenticeship

Annual salary review

Supportive organisation

Job summary

Aurem Care is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our kitchen team and help provide nutritious, delicious meals for residents.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll prepare meals to a high standard, follow HACCP procedures, and engage with residents to understand their preferences and dietary needs.

This part-time role offers 33 hours per week, shifts starting from 7:00am, on-site work, and opportunities for training and progression in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have cooking experience in care/healthcare hospitality or catering.
• Knowledge of nutrition and special diets.
• Strong food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Supervise kitchen assistants and trainees; identify training needs.
• Prepare nutritious meals to a high standard; dietary requirements.
• Ensure HACCP documentation is completed accurately.
• Maintain food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety.
• Assist with menu planning and stock control.
• Undertake Head Chef duties in their absence.

Skills

Cooking experience

Nutrition knowledge

Stock control

Food safety

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Independent working

Food hygiene qualification

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Aurem Care is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our kitchen team and help provide nutritious, delicious meals for residents.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll prepare meals to a high standard, follow HACCP procedures, and engage with residents to understand their preferences and dietary needs.

This part-time role offers 33 hours per week, shifts starting from 7:00am, on-site work, and opportunities for training and progression in a supportive environment.