Chef

Gold Care Homes; Wheatley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary per hour

Employee of the Month

Long service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Job summary

Triangle Care Home in Wheatley is seeking a Kitchen/Cook role to plan, prepare, and present daily meals tailored to residents' dietary needs. You will collaborate on menu planning, maintain hygiene, manage stock, and support staff in meal service while engaging with residents about preferences.

The position offers opportunities for professional development and recognition through employee awards in a welcoming care home environment.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation & Cooking: Plan and prepare daily meals according to the care home's menus and residents' dietary requirements.
• Menu Planning: Collaborate with the Head Chef or Manager to develop and review menus that cater to residents' preferences and nutritional needs.
• Food Safety & Hygiene: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment, adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Inventory & Budget Management: Monitor stock levels and order supplies as needed, ensuring cost-effective purchasing.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the care home staff to coordinate meal service times and address any specific dietary requests.
• Resident Interaction: Engage with residents to understand their dietary preferences and make adjustments to menus accordingly.

Job description

About Our Home:

Our home is excellently situated in the village of Wheatley, close to local shops, parks and public transport links. The centre of the City of Oxford is just 5 miles, and a short car ride away making our home easily accessible to those seeking care in and around the Oxford area.

The Triangle Care Home provides support for people living with a range of differing health needs, offering residential, nursing and dementia care on a long-term or short-term and respite basis.

What does the role involve?

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Meal Preparation & Cooking:

• Plan and prepare daily meals according to the care home's menus and residents' dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals are cooked and presented to a high standard, with attention to taste, appearance, and nutritional value.
• Adapt recipes and menus to accommodate residents with special dietary needs (e.g., diabetic, low-sodium, gluten-free).
• Monitor portion control to ensure appropriate serving sizes.

Menu Planning:

• Collaborate with the Head Chef or Manager to develop and review menus that cater to residents' preferences and nutritional needs.
• Incorporate seasonal ingredients and local produce when possible.
• Obtain feedback from residents to continuously improve meal offerings.

Food Safety & Hygiene:

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment, adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Ensure all food is stored, prepared, and served in compliance with food safety standards.
• Regularly check kitchen equipment and report any issues or maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel.

Inventory & Budget Management:

• Monitor stock levels and order supplies as needed, ensuring cost-effective purchasing.
• Manage food costs by minimizing waste and maximizing the use of ingredients.
• Keep accurate records of stock and inventory.

Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with the care home staff to coordinate meal service times and address any specific dietary requests.
• Supervise and train kitchen assistants or junior staff as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings and contribute to discussions on improving service delivery.

Resident Interaction:

• Engage with residents to understand their dietary preferences and make adjustments to menus accordingly.
• Assist residents with meal choices and provide information about the ingredients and preparation methods when needed.

Benefits

• Salary £15.00 per Hour
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend