Chef

S1jobs; Biggar; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Earned wage access

Training & development

Employee benefits

Career progression

Job summary

Enhance Healthcare is seeking a passionate Chef for Greenhills Care Home to plan, prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents. The role emphasizes menu development, dietary accommodation and cost control within a busy care home kitchen, working closely with the Home Manager and care team.

You will lead a small kitchen team, ensure high hygiene standards, maintain records and support residents with a person-centred dining experience.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Food Safety / Food Hygiene qualification is required.
• Experience in care home, healthcare or hospitality is beneficial.
• Able to plan menus and manage stock within budget.
• Maintain high kitchen hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals for residents.
• Develop varied menus reflecting dietary needs and cultural preferences.
• Manage food orders, deliveries and stock; minimise waste.
• Maintain HACCP records and temperature checks.
• Supervise kitchen staff and organise rotas.
• Ensure cleaning, safety and infection prevention procedures are followed.

Skills

Menu planning

Stock control

HACCP

Budgeting

Team leadership

Food safety

Education

Level 3 Food Safety / Food Hygiene

Job description

Contract: Full time, Permanent | Hours: 30 Hours

About Greenhills Care Home

At Greenhills, residents are supported by a dedicated and compassionate team who take pride in creating a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel supported and valued. Daily life is calm and engaging, with a variety of activities, visiting entertainers, and regular outings using our minibus.

About The Role

We are looking for a passionate and organised Chef to join our care home team, taking responsibility for preparing nutritious, appetising and enjoyable meals for our residents.

You will plan menus, manage food orders and stock, maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety, and ensure individual dietary requirements, allergies, cultural needs and personal preferences are considered.

Working closely with residents, families, the Home Manager and the wider care team, you will help create a positive dining experience while supporting the effective day-to-day running of the kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook nutritious, balanced and appealing meals for residents.
• Develop varied menus that reflect residents' preferences, dietary requirements, allergies and cultural needs.
• Involve residents and, where appropriate, their families in menu planning and gather feedback to improve the dining experience.
• Manage food orders, deliveries, stock levels and kitchen supplies, minimising waste and working within agreed budgets.
• Ensure food is stored, handled, prepared and cooked safely, following HACCP-based procedures and CookSafe guidance.
• Maintain accurate food safety records, temperature checks, allergen information and kitchen cleaning schedules.
• Keep kitchen and serving areas clean, hygienic and organised, following infection prevention and control procedures.
• Organise kitchen rotas, supervise and support kitchen colleagues, and ensure delegated duties are completed safely.
• Report equipment faults, maintenance issues and any concerns relating to food safety or residents' dietary needs.
• Complete relevant catering audits and follow up on any actions identified.

About You

• Passionate about preparing high-quality, nutritious and enjoyable food.
• Caring and respectful, with an understanding of the needs and preferences of people living in a care home.
• Knowledgeable about food safety, hygiene, allergens, nutrition and dietary requirements.
• Organised and confident managing menus, food orders, stock and kitchen supplies.
• Able to manage food costs and minimise unnecessary waste.
• Confident supporting and supervising a kitchen team.
• A strong communicator who works well with residents, families, colleagues and suppliers.
• Reliable, responsible and able to work independently.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety and person-centred dining.

Previous experience as a Chef in a care home, healthcare, hospitality or a similar environment would be beneficial.

A relevant Level 3 Food Safety / Food Hygiene qualification is required, or you must be willing to complete the required qualification in line with the organisation's requirements.

Please note - we are we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

What We Offer

• Supportive management and care teams.
• Training and ongoing development opportunities.
• Pair.care statutory and mandatory training.
• Food Safety and Hygiene training.
• Regular supervision and annual appraisal.
• Opportunities to develop your culinary and leadership skills.
• Company pension.
• Early access to a portion of your earned wages through Stream.
• Access to Stream employee benefits, discounts and rewards, subject to eligibility.
• Opportunities for career progression within Enhance Healthcare.

Join Our Team

Join Enhance Healthcare and help make every mealtime a positive, enjoyable and person-centred experience for our residents.