Chef

Aurem Care Shared Services Limited; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rate of Pay £15.90/hour

28 days annual leave

Life insurance

DBS check

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Wagestream access

EAP/healthcare support

Hippo e-learning platform

Apprenticeship funding

Annual salary review

Job summary

Aurem Care Shared Services Limited is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our kitchen team and help provide nutritious, delicious meals for residents.

You’ll work closely with the Head Chef, ensuring meals meet dietary requirements and high standards of food safety and service. The role offers part-time hours (30/week) with early shifts, a supportive team, and opportunities for on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in care, healthcare, hospitality or catering.
• Knowledge of nutritional requirements and special diets.
• Stock control, ordering and food management procedures.
• Strong food safety and hygiene practices.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Supervise and support kitchen assistants and trainees, identifying training needs.
• Prepare and cook nutritious meals to a high standard.
• Prepare special dietary meals per care plans and nutritional requirements.
• Ensure excellent service delivery at all meal times.
• Complete and maintain HACCP documentation accurately.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety.
• Monitor food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Assist with menu planning and development.
• Report equipment faults or maintenance issues promptly.
• Manage stock rotation and assist with ordering and stock control.
• Undertake responsibilities of the Head Chef in their absence.
• Carry out any duties to support smooth running of the home.

Skills

Cooking

Nutrition knowledge

Stock control

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Make a Difference Through Great Food

Are you passionate about cooking and creating nutritious, delicious meals?

Do you enjoy making a positive impact on people's lives through food and hospitality?

At Aurem Care, we understand that mealtimes are an important part of our residents' day. We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Cook to join our kitchen team and help provide high-quality meals that support the wellbeing and enjoyment of our residents.

About the Role

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play a key role in delivering nutritious, well-balanced meals while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and service.

This is a rewarding role where you'll have the opportunity to engage with residents, understand their preferences, and contribute to creating a positive dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Supervise and support kitchen assistants and trainees, identifying any training needs.
• Prepare and cook nutritious meals to a high standard.
• Prepare special dietary meals in accordance with residents' care plans and nutritional requirements.
• Ensure excellent service delivery at all meal times.
• Complete and maintain all HACCP documentation accurately.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Assist with menu planning and development.
• Report any equipment faults or maintenance issues promptly.
• Manage stock rotation and assist with ordering and stock control.
• Undertake the responsibilities of the Head Chef in their absence.
• Carry out any reasonable duties required to support the smooth running of the home.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have previous cooking experience, ideally within a care, healthcare, hospitality, or catering environment.
• Have knowledge of nutritional requirements and special diets.
• Be confident with stock control, ordering, and food management procedures.
• Have a good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Possess strong communication and organisational skills.
• Be able to prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure.
• Enjoy engaging with residents and supporting positive dining experiences.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Hold a Food Hygiene qualification (desirable).

What We Offer

Working Hours

• Part time contract
• 30 hours per week
• Shifts starting from 7:00am or 8:00am
• Weekday and alternate weekend working required

Benefits

• Rate of Pay: £15.90 per hour (Equivalent to £24,804 per annum)
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time contracts)
• Life insurance
• Free DBS check (subject to T&Cs)
• Free on-site parking
• Company pension scheme
• Wagestream – access earned wages before payday
• Employee Assistance Programme providing healthcare and mental wellbeing support
• Access to our e-learning platform, Hippo
• Fully funded apprenticeship opportunities
• Annual salary review
• A supportive organisation where people are valued, respected, and empowered

Important Note

Aurem Care is not a sponsoring organisation. All applicants must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure it independently.

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