Chef

Camino Healthcare Group; Rugby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Camino Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Chef for Kilsby House Rugby to plan, prepare and present high-quality meals tailored to residents' dietary and cultural needs. You will follow menus, ensure portion control, minimise waste, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen that complies with Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.

The role involves serving meals when required, receiving deliveries, and contributing to a supportive, inclusive team dedicated to helping residents on their recovery journey.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a catering environment and delivering meals to a diverse group.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation methods and portion control.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety regulations and COSHH requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan meals and menus considering residents' dietary and cultural needs (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free).
• Prepare and cook dishes from planned menus using standardised recipes.
• Minimise waste and adhere to portion control and quality standards.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness, safe storage of food and proper use of PPE.
• Assist in serving meals and maintain good relationships with residents and staff.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and report faults or maintenance needs.
• Complete mandatory training and comply with health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Catering experience

Food preparation

Health & safety regulations

Education

GCSEs (English and Maths)

Hospitality degree or HND

Job description

Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, either now or in the future.

Were looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Chef to come and join our wonderful team at our beautiful new home, Kilsby House!

If you love creating delicious, home-cooked meals, take pride in your work, and enjoy making a real difference to people's lives, we would love to hear from you!

The Chef is responsible for planning, preparing, and presenting high-quality meals tailored to meet the dietary needs and preferences of residents, staff, and volunteers. This role involves creating varied and nutritious menus that align with individual requirements, including any medical, cultural, or personal dietary considerations. The Chef ensures that all food is prepared to a high standard of quality, taste, and presentation. In addition, the Chef must comply with all relevant health, safety, and hygiene regulations to maintain a safe and clean kitchen environment.

Main duties of the job

Plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals, catering to residents dietary and cultural needs.

Follow menus, recipes, portion control and minimise food waste.

Serve meals to residents and staff when required.

Maintain kitchen cleanliness, hygiene and food safety standards.

Comply with Health & Safety, COSHH and RIDDOR regulations.

Safely operate kitchen equipment and report any faults.

Ensure food is stored correctly and at safe temperatures.

Receive and check food deliveries for accuracy.

Use appropriate PPE and cleaning materials.

Maintain positive relationships with residents, staff and visitors.

Complete mandatory training and follow management instructions.

Promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

About us

Camino Healthcare is a specialist provider of innovative, person-centred mental healthcare and rehabilitation services across the Midlands. We deliver 24-hour care and support to adults with severe and enduring mental illness, mild learning disabilities, complex needs and forensic histories.

Our services focus on recovery, rehabilitation, promoting independence and empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals within safe, supportive and therapeutic environments.

Cedar Lodge Nuneaton: A purpose-built, 20-bed specialist mental health rehabilitation service supporting individuals with complex mental health needs.

Kilsby House Rugby: A specialist mental health rehabilitation service providing individualised care and structured pathways towards recovery.

Cromwell House West Bromwich: A specialist rehabilitation and step-down service supporting individuals transitioning towards greater independence.

Nuneaton Residential Property: A community-based residential setting supporting individuals in developing independence and progressing along their recovery journey.

At Camino Healthcare, our dedicated multidisciplinary teams are at the heart of everything we do. We promote a positive, inclusive and supportive working culture built on compassion, professionalism, teamwork and respect.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• To plan meals and menus ensuring residents needs are considered including, for example, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free, cultural needs.
• To prepare and cook dishes to a planned menu using standardised recipes and at prescribed times.
• The preparation of all meals and making sure as little as possible is wasted.
• Adherence to standard recipes and methods.
• To assist in the serving of meals to residents and staff.
• To ensure that kitchen and catering equipment is kept clean and tidy in accordance with organisational standards.
• Fulfil the obligations of the Health and Safety at Work Act Riddor and COSHH Regulations.
• Maintain good relationships with residents and staff, staff, public and volunteers on site.
• Safe operation of equipment such as mixers, oven etc. and in accordance with departmental procedure following training.
• To ensure the food is stored correctly and at the right temperatures.
• To show flexibility and accountability when taking delivery of food and drinks and signing off the order once confirmed all the order is correct.
• The use of cleaning materials as appropriate and the wearing of designated PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at all times and maintaining a clean and tidy appearance.
• To undertake all appropriate statutory and mandatory training.
• To report any mechanical defects and the need for repairs, to ensure equipment is always maintained.
• Any other duties as instructed by Line Manger, Deputy Manager, Registered Manager or Director
• A commitment to diversity and equal opportunities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSEs (grade A-C) including English and Maths
• Degree or HND in Hospitality Management/Catering Management

Experience

• Experience of working within a catering environment.
• Good Knowledge of food preparation
• Experience of following Health and safety regulations

Other

• Right to work in the UK
• Health and safety training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.