Chef - Care Home

Orchard Care Homes; Bolsover; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-known care provider seeks a part-time Care Home Chef for their Millfield Nursing Home in Bolsover. This role involves planning and preparing nutritious meals tailored to individual needs, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking and experience with dietary requirements. Competitive hourly wage and multiple employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts

Recognition schemes

Employee assistance programs

Pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience in meal preparation for individual dietary needs.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to create appealing and nutritious meals.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook nutritious meals.
• Supervise kitchen staff and food prep activities.
• Ensure compliance with food safety guidelines.

Skills

Meal preparation

Team leadership

Food safety compliance

Job description

Overview

Care Home Chef - Part-time - 24 Hours

£13.79 per hour
Location: Millfield Nursing Home

Introduction to the role

A talented Chef can bring to life a few ingredients that evoke memories of the past and bring warmth to an individual. Orchard Care Homes values its kitchen staff, and we reward colleagues with training, support and the freedom to cook up a storm.

Working with the Home Manager and care staff, you will create nutritious and balanced meals that cater for the individual needs of those living in the home. You will supervise a dedicated team to prepare daily meals, manage the food counts, stock levels and maintenance of vital equipment. Following food safety guidelines, you will ensure the kitchen is fit for purpose and able to complete the daily meals on time. This is a vital role in all our homes. If you would like to know more or would like to visit our kitchens, please apply and a member of the team will be in touch.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook a variety of meals which are appealing, nutritious and centred around the individuals’ preferences, requests or any special dietary requirements, to follow Orchard Care Homes’ Good Food Guide and, where appropriate, make amendments after authorisation from the Support Centre.
• Be active and encouraging, provide advice and guidance for the team ensuring the Care Home is a friendly, supportive working environment.
• Understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements relevant to the role, such as HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, all aspects of the Care Standards Act, with a clear understanding of Infection Prevention and Control policies to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.
• Implement, monitor and maintain cleaning schedules that meet the requirements of the Food Safety Manual, and ensure that all areas of the kitchen are immaculately clean, including washing up of pots, pans and dishes when required.
• Ensure sufficient food stocks are ordered and received from approved suppliers, and that stock rotation is in place to maintain optimum freshness and quality.

Desirable qualifications

• Knowledge of texture modified diets and food allergens
• Knowledge of modified diets and creating specific meal plans to suit an individual’s needs

Everything You’ll Love

• Career development from day one, with clear progression pathways
• Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
• Excellent employee recognition schemes such as ‘Making a Difference” award and Long Service Awards
• Free emotional, practical, and financial support through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app that’s available 24/7
• Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
• Fully funded DBS check

About Millfield Nursing Home

The iconic castle-topped town of Bolsover in Derbyshire is close to numerous vibrant surrounding town hubs, and is home to Millfield Nursing Home.

Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones. We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development is encouraged, and you will receive plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

Apply today

If you’re ready to bring your compassion, energy, and dedication to a role that truly makes a difference, apply today and help us provide the kind of care every person deserves.

We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.