Chef (Bank)

Mariposa Care Group; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded care organization in England seeks a Bank Chef to prepare and serve nutritious meals while catering to residents' dietary needs. You will ensure kitchen hygiene and manage food supply orders under the supervision of the Home Manager. Ideal candidates should have experience in care home kitchens and relevant catering qualifications. This role is a great opportunity to work in a supportive team dedicated to high standards of care.

Benefits

£500 service recognition payments

Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to £1,000

Excellent training from care professionals

Funded training programs and qualifications

Annual pay reviews

Private health care options

Achievement recognition initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in a care home kitchen is preferred.
• Relevant catering qualifications are desirable.
• Commitment to further training and development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals for residents.
• Maintain records and order food supplies.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene meets Health and Safety standards.

Skills

Experience in care home kitchen

Good standard of English

Numeracy skills

Passion for caring

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 catering qualification

Job description

Chef (Bank)

Are you ready for a new challenge? Your next role as Bank Chef at Derwent care home could be just what you’re looking for. It’s a great place to work and you’ll be joining a brilliant team of people who are all dedicated to providing the very highest care for our residents. An important part of that care is the delivery of nutritious but delicious food that makes the best use of available fresh produce.

Benefits

• Recognition of service payments, receiving a total of £500 in your first year.
• £1,000 ‘Refer a Friend’ unlimited payments (that’s potentially £1,000 every time you link us up with another great new person to join the team!)
• Excellent face to face training from experienced care professionals and access to video based e-learning.
• Training programmes and qualifications, funded by us, to make sure you feel confident in your role and can develop.
• Annual pay reviews recognising your contribution to making our homes a great place to live and work.
• Private health care options helping reduce the cost of essential bills, such as dental and optical treatment.
• Recognition initiatives that celebrate your achievements.

About the role

As a general guide you will prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals, providing special dietary requirements where necessary for residents. Reporting to the Home Manager, you will maintain accurate records and the correct ordering of food supplies.

You will also check deliveries and ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately and the kitchen, dining areas, including equipment, are cleaned to statutory Health and Safety standards.

Qualifications

Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience of working in a care home kitchen, as well as a Level 2 or Level 3 catering qualification or equivalent or a commitment to undertake further training and development relevant to the role.

Recruitment Process

Any conditional offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory background checks, including obtaining suitable references and criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We require you to have a good standard of English and numeracy skills, and a passion for looking after the adults in your care.

We endeavour to offer every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Should you require assistance and/or would like to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact a member of the team via email at [e-mail]

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to promoting a fair and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.

Job Titles

Job titles can vary – this role is also known as Cook, Care Home Chef, Head Chef, Chef Manager, Kitchen Manager.