Chef

Sandstone Care Group; Congleton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Une maison de soins moderne au cœur de Congleton recherche un Chef passionné pour rejoindre son équipe. Vous jouerez un rôle clé dans l'amélioration de l'expérience culinaire des résidents en préparant des repas nutritifs, tout en respectant les directives diététiques. En tant que Chef, vous assurerez une cuisine propre et sécurisée, gérerez le contrôle des stocks, et apprendrez dans un environnement de travail dynamique, avec possibilités de formation et d'évolution.

Benefits

Uniforme gratuit

Repas gratuits

Réductions sur les magasins

Programme de bien-être

Plan de pension

Formation continue

Opportunités de carrière

Qualifications

• Expérience prouvée dans un environnement de cuisine actif.
• Passion pour la création de repas frais et cuisinés maison.
• Capacité à travailler selon les lignes directrices diététiques.

Responsibilities

• Préparer des repas nutritifs et de haute qualité à partir d'ingrédients frais.
• Gérer les opérations quotidiennes de la restauration.
• Contribuer à la planification des menus.

Skills

Travail d'équipe

Création de repas faits maison

Education

Niveau 2 d'hygiène alimentaire

Job description

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Join a kitchen where your passion for food and quality care truly matters. Priesty Fields Care Home, part of the Sandstone Care Group, is a modern, purpose-built home offering premium comfort and outstanding care. We provide a welcoming environment in the heart of Congleton, blending innovative care with warm hospitality.

We are looking for a dedicated Chef to be part of our skilled catering team. You’ll play a key role in enhancing the dining experience for our residents by preparing wholesome, flavourful meals that are tailored to a variety of dietary needs and preferences.

As a Chef at our home, your role will involve:

• Preparing and serving high-quality, nutritious meals from scratch in a clean and safe kitchen
• Assisting in managing daily catering operations
• Supporting with stock control and ordering of food supplies
• Maintaining compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations
• Contributing to menu planning and ensuring variety and balance
• Supporting the Head Chef and 2nd Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:

• Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
• Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
• Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role

*Overtime is paid for working over fulltime hours. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘WAGESTREAM’.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in a busy kitchen environment
• Strong passion for creating fresh, home-cooked meals
• Ability to work to dietary guidelines and individual care plans
• Experience in food budgeting and recipe costing
• Excellent team player with a positive, proactive attitude
• Food Hygiene Level 2 (or willingness to undertake training)

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.