Chef

Healthcare Homes; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care service provider in Wrexham is seeking a Weekend Chef to join the kitchen team at Claremont House. This role involves preparing home-cooked meals for residents, supporting the head chef, and creating themed dining experiences. Ideal candidates will have experience in a professional kitchen, solid organizational skills, and a keen understanding of food hygiene. The position offers £12.40 per hour for 20 hours every other weekend.

Benefits

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive training courses

Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Recognition and Long Service awards

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen is essential.
• Must be creative for theme nights and various dishes.
• Understanding of dietary requirements is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of home-cooked meals for residents.
• Support the head chef with menu writing and stock control.
• Engage with residents to cater to their dietary needs.

Skills

Experience in working in a professional kitchen

Good organisational skills

Knowledge of food hygiene standards

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ qualifications

Job description

Weekend Chef

Claremont House and Lodge, Caister on Sea

£12.40 per hour

20 hours every other weekend - Saturday and Sunday 7am - 5pm

Do you have a passion for preparing and cooking meals and want to help make a difference in people's lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our kitchen team in our lovely nursing home, Claremont House and Lodge, catering for 51 residents.

Claremont House is located in the seaside village of Caister-on-Sea in Norfolk. Originally opening its doors in 1996, the single-storey home offers specialised nursing care for the elderly. In 2009, a 24 bed specialist dementia unit opened in the grounds. Situated near to the coast, the home is centrally located close to amenities and the local bus route.

What would a typical day look like?

• Liaising with our residents to prepare a variety of home cooked meals in accordance with various allergy and dietary requirements.
• Supporting the head chef with menu writing, ordering and stock control.
• Using your creativity for our regular theme nights, where we prepare dishes from around the world.

The successful candidate will have experience in working in a professional kitchen, have good organisational skills and knowledge of good kitchen practices and food hygiene standards. City and Guilds or NVQ qualifications are preferred but not essential as they can be provided through our Academy.

Benefits

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Level 2 and Level 3 in Food Production
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.

If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.