Chef

Greyfriars; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home in Scotland is seeking a dedicated Chef to plan and prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary needs. This full-time position involves managing kitchen operations, ensuring high food safety standards, and delivering excellent meal presentation. Ideal candidates will have culinary experience and a commitment to resident satisfaction. Join a supportive environment with ample career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Free counselling sessions

Health checks and wellbeing tools

Exclusive discounts and deals

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a culinary role within a care home setting is essential.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and nutrition.
• Ability to manage a kitchen and maintain hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals for residents.
• Liaise with management regarding kitchen operations.
• Maintain food quality standards and compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Planning menus

Food safety management

Nutritional meal preparation

Inventory control

Team collaboration

Portion control

Job description

Due to restrictions on the number of certificates we can issue at present candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the advertised post.

Everything we do is about giving our residents a place to call home and were looking for a Chef with a passion for cookingedication to quality and a commitment to their team members.

As the Chef you will be responsible for planning and preparing nutritious delicious meals for our residents taking into consideration dietary requirements and preferences. Your culinary expertise will contribute to the overall wellbeing and satisfaction of our residents. .. tweak this as there isnt a team this is in acare home setting

What do you get in return for your compassion and commitment

Main Responsibilities

• Plan prepare and serve well-balanced meals for residents and offer a variety of snacks throughout the day.
• Liaise with the Care Home Manager / Operations team.
• Maintain a high standards of food quality taste and presentation.
• Manage the kitchen including ordering inventory control and food budget management.
• Create menus that are appealing and varied considering the dietary needs of residents.
• Collaborate with team members to address resident feedback and special requests.
• Monitor portion control and waste.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen.
• Adhere to all Food Safety and Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• This position requires a PVG and two relevant satisfactory references

At Keane we believe in taking care of the people who care for others. Heres what we offer to support your wellbeing and development :

• Early access to a portion of your earnings with Wagestream
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme with 24 / 7 support via the Wisdom app and helpline access health checks wellbeing tools legal advice and much more.
• Free confidential counselling sessions up to 6 Structured counselling sessions via phone online or face-to-face.
• Bright Exchange available through the Wisdom app unlock exclusive deals and discounts on a wide range of products and services.
• Gift card and cinema savings through Salary Extras.
• Exclusive high street discounts through the Blue Light Card.
• Free mortgage consultation with McCuster Mortgage Solutions.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training to support your confidence and success including paid shadowing and training to help you feel ready and supported from day one.
• 28 days holiday (pro rata) so you can rest and recharge.
• Clear opportunities to grow with real career progression routes to help you reach your full potential.

Benefits are non-contractual and may be amended or withdrawn at any time.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1