Chef - Care Home

Orchard Care Homes; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care home provider is seeking a full-time Care Home Chef to prepare nutritious meals and maintain kitchen standards. The role involves adhering to dietary requirements, managing food stocks, and contributing to a friendly work environment. Candidates should have a strong understanding of food safety regulations and experience in catering for varied dietary needs. This position offers growth opportunities and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Employee discounts across shopping and leisure

Recognition awards for outstanding service

Confidential support through an Employee Assistance Programme

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and cooking meals tailored to individual dietary needs.
• Understanding of statutory health and safety regulations.
• Ability to maintain high cleanliness standards in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook appealing meals for residents.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage food stocks and ensure proper food hygiene.

Skills

Knowledge of texture modified diets and food allergens

Knowledge of modified diets

Job description

Overview

Care Home Chef - Full-time - 40 Hours
£14.29 per hour
Location: Green Park Nursing Home

Main Duties

• To 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.
• To be active and encouraging, provide advice and guidance for the team ensuring the Care Home is a friendly, supportive working environment.
• To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements which are relevant such as HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, all aspects of the Care Standards Act, have a clear understanding of Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures and measures 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. This will include the 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 taking place to maintain optimum freshness of all foodstuffs ensuring the highest quality expected within Orchard Care Home.

Desirable

• 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

• 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 that’s fully confidential, through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app that’s available 24/7, all year round
• Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
• Fully funded DBS check

About Green Park Nursing Home

Green Park is a large, bright and spacious home designed to support 99 residents. We are located in the picturesque suburb of Great Sankey, on the outskirts of Warrington. With Orchard Care Homes, your professional development is actively encouraged, you will receive plenty of training to support your growth.

Orchard Care Homes has a network of 23 care homes and 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 will be actively encouraged, with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

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.