Chef

Pure Care Recruitment; Molesey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed recruitment agency is seeking a friendly Chef or Cook to join the catering team at an elderly Care Home in Molesey, UK. This full-time, permanent position offers £15.00-15.50 per hour for shifts from 7am to 4pm. The Chef will prepare high-quality meals, ensure dietary compliance, and manage food safety. A Food Hygiene Certificate and experience in similar settings are preferred but not essential. Join a rewarding environment dedicated to making a positive impact on residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Valid Food Hygiene Certificate preferred.
• Experience in a Care Home or similar environment is preferred but not essential.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety and COSHH guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of food preparation, including cooking, plating, and presentation.
• Cook using fresh, locally sourced ingredients made from scratch.
• Prepare weekly food rotas and menus, paying attention to dietary requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Health and Safety knowledge

Food Hygiene Certificate

Adherence to dietary requirements

Education

Qualifications within Catering / Hospitality / Professional Cookery

Job description

Pure Care are seeking a friendly Chef or Cook to join the catering team at an attractive elderly Care Home in Molesey. The core responsibilities will be to deliver high quality, freshly cooked meals for the residents on the days that you are working, working in an extremely rewarding setting.

Job Reference - PK62776 (Care Home Chef or Cook)

This is a full time, permanent Chef position paying an initial £15.00-15.50 per hour on a permanent contract. This is working 7am-4pm shifts, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days per week and with the help of a dedicated Kitchen Assistant.

This role is working in a fantastic 35 bedded Care Home that is a part of an award-winning care company that has a strong history of supporting and developing their staff. As a Chef within this care home you will provide a high-quality food service to support residents, be responsive to their needs, and contribute to their overall positive experience of living in the Home.

Candidates will ideally have a valid Food Hygiene Certificate and previous experience of working in a Care Home or similar environment would be preferred but is not essential. A good understanding of Health and Safety and COSHH guidelines is required within the Chef role. Qualifications within Catering / Hospitality / Professional Cookery would be looked upon favourably but are not essential.

If you have previous experience as a Chef, Cook or Sous Chef and want to work in an extremely rewarding environment then apply now!

Care Home Chef / Cook Main Duties

• Oversee all aspects of food preparation, including cooking, plating, and presentation
• Cook using fresh, locally sourced ingredients made from scratch as much as possible
• Prepare weekly food rotas and menus, paying particular attention to any special dietary requirements
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations in the kitchen environment, as well as Food Hygiene issues, COSHH, and working within the guidelines relating to cross infection

For more information on the Care Home Chef role please click apply & call Phil on (phone number removed)