Chef

Healthcare Homes; Bangor-on-Dee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider is seeking a compassionate kitchen team member at Claremont House to prepare meals for residents, catering to their dietary needs. This role involves supporting the head chef with menu planning and stock control while contributing creative ideas for themed meals. Ideal candidates will have kitchen experience and a commitment to high food hygiene standards. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including training opportunities and employee recognition schemes.

Benefits

Company Pension

Paid holiday

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training courses and qualifications

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Recognition awards

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen is preferred but not essential.
• Good knowledge of kitchen practices and food hygiene standards.
• Ability to support menu writing and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of home-cooked meals for residents.
• Liaise with residents regarding their dietary needs.
• Support head chef with ordering and stock control.
• Contribute to theme nights with creative culinary ideas.

Skills

Meal preparation and cooking

Organizational skills

Knowledge of food hygiene standards

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ qualifications

Job description

Do you have a passion for preparing and cooking meals and want to help make a difference in people's lives? If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our kitchen team in our lovely nursing home, Claremont House and Lodge, catering for 51 residents. Claremont House is located in the seaside village of Caister-on-Sea in Norfolk. Originally opening its doors in 1996, the single-storey home offers specialised nursing care for the elderly. In 2009, a 24 bed specialist dementia unit opened in the grounds. Situated near to the coast, the home is centrally located close to amenities and the local bus route. What would a typical day look like?

• Liaising with our residents to prepare a variety of home cooked meals in accordance with various allergy and dietary requirements.
• Supporting the head chef with menu writing, ordering and stock control.
• Using your creativity for our regular theme nights, where we prepare dishes from around the world.
  The successful candidate will have experience in working in a professional kitchen, have good organisational skills and knowledge of good kitchen practices and food hygiene standards. City and Guilds or NVQ qualifications are preferred but not essential as they can be provided through our Academy.
• In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Level 2 and Level 3 in Food Production
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.