Chef

Gold Care Homes; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Hemel Hempstead seeks dedicated kitchen staff to maintain high food hygiene standards and ensure quality service. Duties include purchasing fresh foods, preparing menus, and promoting the home's reputation. This role offers competitive pay starting at £14.00 per hour, coupled with professional development opportunities and various employee perks.

Benefits

Salary from £14.00 per hour

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and hygiene compliance.
• Ability to manage supplies and maintain kitchen standards.

Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the home.
• Maintain complete confidentiality.
• Purchase fresh foods daily from local suppliers.
• Prepare menus as agreed with Manager.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Follow Health and Safety legislation.

Job description

About Our Home:

Nestled in the bustling heart of Hemel Hempstead, Queensway House isn’t just a care home—it’s a haven where every corner is crafted with love and every moment is tailored for joy. Just a stone’s throw from shopping delights and transport conveniences, our residents find solace in our expansive grounds, cinematic escapes, and tranquil meditation spots. But it’s the personal touch, the dedication of our teams like Paul, who transform seasons within our walls, that truly makes Queensway a finalist-worthy home. Here, care is an art, and every day is a masterpiece in the making. Welcome to Queensway House.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the home.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of all matters concerning the Home, Clients, staff and related work.
• To purchase fresh foods daily, from local suppliers.
• To order frozen foods weekly from nominated suppliers.
• To check regularly that supplier prices are competitive.
• To account for all monies issued and receipts obtained.
• To prepare menus as agreed with Manager.
• To prepare nutritional food to a high standard taking into account any special dietary requirements.
• To ensure that kitchen staff clear dishes quickly and tidily.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen.
• To conduct all procedures within the home with due regard to the food hygiene, to promote choice and independence, to contribute to the quality and of care and lifestyle afforded to each resident. To follow Health and Safety legislation, Emergency and Fire procedures.
• Report any faulty appliances, damaged equipment or any potential hazard to the Manager.
• Adhere to all Group policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
• Undertake other duties as necessary.
• Attend training courses and sessions as required. Taking responsibility for ones own development by seeking opportunities and sharing aspirations with others.

Benefits:

• Salary from £14.00 per hour
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend.