Chef

Orchard Care Homes Ltd.; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Employee discounts

Recognition programs

EAP & wellbeing app

Pension scheme

DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes is seeking a skilled Cook for Millfield Nursing Home. You will plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals, supervise a kitchen team, and manage stock and food orders to meet individual dietary needs.

Working with Home Manager and staff, you’ll ensure high standards of food safety and hygiene while following the Good Food Guide and dietary requirements. 35 hours per week, with an hourly rate of pay.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a care home or similar setting.
• Knowledge of HACCP and health and safety guidelines.
• Understanding of texture modified and allergen-free diets.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals that suit residents’ needs.
• Supervise kitchen team, manage food orders and stock levels.
• Ensure cleaning schedules and equipment maintenance meet safety standards.
• Comply with food safety legislation and infection prevention policies.

Skills

Cooking

HACCP

Food safety

Dietary needs

Job description

It’s true what they say, the kitchen is the heart of the home. At Orchard Care Homes, our kitchens are no different. They are at the centre of all our homes and provide delicious, and nutritious home cooked meals for everyone.

Location:

Millfield Nursing Home -

Care HomeChef / Cook – 35 hrs per week

Rates of Pay:

per hour

Introduction to the role

A talented Chef can bring to life a few ingredients that evoke memories of the past and bring warmth to an individual.

Orchard Care Homes values its kitchen staff, and we reward colleagues with training, support and the freedom to cook up a storm.

Working with the Home Manager and care staff, you will create nutritious and balanced meals that cater for the individual needs of those living in the home. You will supervise a dedicated team to prepare daily meals, manage the food orders, stock levels and maintenance of vital equipment.

Following food safety guidelines, you will ensure the kitchen is fit for purpose and able to complete the daily meals on time.

What You'll Be Doing

To plan, prepare and cook a variety of meals which are appealing, nutritious and centres around the individuals’ preferences, requests or any special dietary requirements, to follow Orchard Care Homes’ Good Food Guide and, where appropriate, make amendments after authorisation from the Support Centre.

To be active and encouraging, provide advice and guidance for the team ensuring the Care Home is a friendly, supportive working environment.

To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements which are relevant such as HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, all aspects of the Care Standards Act, have a clear understanding of Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures and measures to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.

Implement, monitor and maintain cleaning schedules that meet the requirements of the Food Safety Manual, and ensure that all areas of the kitchen are immaculately clean. This will include the washing up of pots, pans and dishes when required.

Ensure sufficient food stocks are ordered and received from approved suppliers and that stock rotation is taking place to maintain optimum freshness of all foodstuffs ensuring the highest quality expected within Orchard Care Home.

Knowledge of texture modified diets and food allergens

Knowledge of modified diets and creating specific meal plans to suit an individual’s needs.

Everything You’ll Love

Career development from day one, with clear progression pathways

Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more

Excellent employee recognition schemes such as

‘Making a Difference” award and

Long Service Awards

Free emotional, practical, and financial support that’s fully confidential, through an

Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app that’s available 24/7, all year round

Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future

Fully funded DBS check

About Orchard Care Homes

The iconic castle-topped town of Bolsover in Derbyshire is close to numerous vibrant surrounding town hubs, and is home to

Millfield Nursing Home

Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.

We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.