Care Kitchen Lead: Nutritious Meals & Team Growth (Part-Time)

Marton Care Homes; Hexham; Presencial; GBP 12 000 - 18 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Supportive workplace culture

Training and development

Career progression

Meaningful daily impact

Team that cares for residents

Resumo da oferta

Marton Care Homes in Hexham, Northumberland, is seeking a passionate Chef/Cook to join our team. You will prepare nutritious, home-cooked meals for residents and lead a small kitchen team.

This part-time role (22 hours per week, with occasional evenings and weekends) offers a supportive, family-run environment focused on dignity and high-quality dining in a care setting.

Experience in professional kitchens is valued; previous care home experience is a plus but not essential.

Qualificações

• Passionate about preparing high-quality food that makes a difference to people's lives.
• Warm, friendly, and approachable.
• Organised, reliable, and able to manage a busy kitchen environment.
• A strong team player with leadership qualities.
• Knowledgeable about food hygiene and kitchen safety standards.
• Flexible and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, prepare, and cook a variety of appealing and nutritious meals tailored to residents' preferences, requests, and dietary requirements.
• Follow Marton Care Homes' Good Food Guide and implement approved menu changes where required.
• Supervise, support, and positively develop members of the kitchen team.
• Conduct kitchen team appraisals and assist with recruitment when vacancies arise.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH, and Environmental Health regulations.
• Maintain cleaning schedules and ensure the kitchen is consistently clean, organised, and safe.
• Manage food ordering, stock control, deliveries, and stock rotation to maintain quality and minimise waste.
• Monitor kitchen equipment, reporting faults or maintenance issues promptly.
• Contribute to team meetings and support the induction and ongoing development of catering colleagues.
• Build positive relationships with residents and families, gathering feedback and adapting menus where appropriate to improve dining experiences.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Marton Care Homes in Hexham, Northumberland, is seeking a passionate Chef/Cook to join our team. You will prepare nutritious, home-cooked meals for residents and lead a small kitchen team.

This part-time role (22 hours per week, with occasional evenings and weekends) offers a supportive, family-run environment focused on dignity and high-quality dining in a care setting.

Experience in professional kitchens is valued; previous care home experience is a plus but not essential.