Chef (BANK)

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a bank Chef in North East England. The role includes managing kitchen operations, preparing meals according to dietary needs, and maintaining food safety standards. Candidates should have experience in a care setting and relevant catering qualifications. This position offers various benefits including shopping discounts, training opportunities, and a salary sacrifice pension scheme. Join a family-run team dedicated to residents' happiness in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and travel

Free face-to-face counselling

Opportunities for training and progression

Blue Light Card discounts

Seasonal company events

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals and snacks.
• Manage stock and ordering of supplies.
• Plan menus and ensure food safety checks.
• Oversee employee supervision and scheduling.

Skills

Culinary skills

Management skills

Food safety knowledge

Good communication skills

Team player

Education

Qualification(s) in catering

Qualification(s) in food safety/hygiene

Job description

Chef (BANK)

Harbour Healthcare

Abigail Lodge Care Home
Consett DH8 7NJ

£13.00 Per Hr

Abigail Lodge is a Harbour Healthcare Home, ‘Caring, fun and family‑run!’. The home is purpose‑built and situated right in the heart of the local community, close to local bus routes. We have a happy atmosphere and reflect the approach the team takes to residents’ happiness and wellbeing.

Summary of Position

We are in search of a ‘first class’ bank Chef to join our team. The successful candidate will have culinary and management experience, be responsible for kitchen functions including ordering supplies, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards, sanitation and cleanliness, and supervision of employees.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals and snacks throughout the day in line with residents’ preferences and dietary needs (e.g., diabetics, texture‑modified food, vegetarian).
• Stock management and ordering supplies.
• Menu planning.
• Maintain food safety checks and records as per company requirements.
• Ensure awareness of and adherence to company policy and procedures.
• Follow Health and Safety procedures.
• Ensure that all equipment and food service areas are kept clean and in excellent working condition.
• Work alongside the Activities Team to cater for special events within the home.
• Managing budgets.
• Oversee and ensure that employee supervisions are completed on a timely basis.
• Rota scheduling.

Essential Characteristics

• Previous experience of working in a care setting.
• Qualification(s) in catering.
• Qualification(s) in food safety/hygiene.

Desirable Characteristics

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good team player.
• Follow food safety requirements.
• Possess good judgement, problem solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Effective time keeping and time management.

General Expectations

• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Complete all mandatory training and other training identified to develop skills.
• Communicate effectively with other staff, relatives and visitors including professional agencies.
• Practice and promote safe working practices within the Home.

Tangible Benefits

• Discounts on shopping, fashion, days out, travel, entertainment and more!
• Flex Earn – earned wage access.
• Free face‑to‑face counselling for you and your family.
• Staff recognition award ceremonies.
• £30 voucher available every month for the nominated ‘Employee of the month’.
• Opportunities for training and career progression.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Blue Light Card – up to 50% discount across 100’s of retailers.
• Access to a free eye test and discounted glasses.
• Cashback card – save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands.
• Wellbeing portal: free meditation, wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events, mental health support programmes, workout plans, live digital gym classes, mindset and wellbeing series.
• Seasonal company events, competitions and incentives.
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £250 when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare.
• On‑site parking.

This position is subject to two acceptable references and an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

We would love to hear from you. Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to an interview.

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