Chef

SeeMeHired.com; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme - up to £500

Job summary

Westgate Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Chef to join Hampden Hall Care Centre and Byron House Care Home. You will prepare meals, plan seasonal menus and ensure strict health and safety standards in a care home setting.

40 hours over 5 days (weekends required). The role involves kitchen checks, hygiene, and reporting incidents to the home manager. Join a supportive team with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• The right to live and work in the UK.
• Previous experience in a similar role and setting (care home or school).
• Certificate Level II in Food Safety and Hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold meals for residents according to their needs and preferences.
• Assist with planning seasonal menus.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Policy and regulations.
• Carry out checks in the kitchen to ensure regulatory requirements, e.g. fridge temperatures.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic environment, including washing and clearing up equipment.
• Report all accidents and incidents to the Person-in-Charge of the home.

Skills

Nutritional needs knowledge

Health & safety compliance

Teamwork

Flexible attitude

Education

Certificate Level II in Food Safety and Hygiene

Job description

Chef

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a compassionate and caring Chef to join our family at Hampden Hall Care Centre and Byron House Care Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect.

About the role

About the role:

• 40 hours / 5 days per week (must be able to work weekends)
• Shifts:7.00am to 3.30pm
• Prepare hot and cold meals for residents according to their needs and preferences
• Assist with planning seasonal menus
• Ensure compliance with the Health & Safety Policy and regulations
• Carry out checks in the kitchen as required to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, for example recording fridge temperatures
• Maintain a clean and hygienic environment, including washing and clearing up equipment
• Report all accidents and incidents to the Person-in-Charge of the home

Why work at Westgate?

• Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on bank holidays
• Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
• Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
• Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
• Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
• Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
• Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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About the company

We are Westgate Healthcare, a family-run care provider delivering award-winning residential, nursing and dementia care across the South East of England.

With over 20 years of experience, we focus on creating safe, supportive and welcoming environments for older people.

Our approach combines high clinical standards with genuine compassion, ensuring every resident receives personalised, dignified care

Required Criteria

• The right to live and work in the UK
• Previous experience in a similar role and setting (i.e. a care home or a school)
• Certificate Level II in Food Safety and Hygiene
• Knowledge of nutritional needs of older people
• Health and Safety and regulatory requirements
• A positive and flexible attitude towards work and the ability to work well in a team

Desired Criteria

Skills you'll need