Chef -Care Home

Gold Care Homes; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home facility in Milton Keynes is seeking a dedicated individual to manage kitchen operations, ensure high standards of food quality, and maintain hygiene. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing nutritious meals, managing transactions, and adhering to health and safety regulations. This role offers a starting salary of £14.00 per hour and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Salary from £14.00 per hour

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox

Employee of the Month

Long-term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain the good reputation of the home.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning all matters related to the home, clients, staff, and work.
• Purchase fresh foods daily from local suppliers.
• Order frozen foods weekly from nominated suppliers and ensure competitive pricing.
• Manage financial transactions accurately, including issuing monies and receipts.
• Prepare menus in consultation with the Manager.
• Cook nutritious meals to high standards, accommodating any dietary requirements.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards are upheld.
• Follow all food hygiene, health, safety, emergency, and fire procedures.
• Report any faulty appliances, damaged equipment, or hazards to the Manager.
• Adhere to all Group policies and procedures within specified timescales.
• Undertake additional duties as required.
• Attend training sessions and pursue personal development opportunities.

Job description

About Our Home:

Location and Care Philosophy

Located in a quiet residential area, Bletchley House offers a range of high-quality care options for people over the age of 18. Each resident benefits from personalized care designed to make their stay enjoyable and fulfilling.

Responsibilities

1. Promote and maintain the good reputation of the home.
2. Maintain confidentiality concerning all matters related to the Home, clients, staff, and work.
3. Purchase fresh foods daily from local suppliers.
4. Order frozen foods weekly from nominated suppliers and ensure competitive pricing.
5. Manage financial transactions accurately, including issuing monies and receipts.
6. Prepare menus in consultation with the Manager.
7. Cook nutritious meals to high standards, accommodating any dietary requirements.
8. Ensure kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards are upheld.
9. Follow all food hygiene, health, safety, emergency, and fire procedures.
10. Report any faulty appliances, damaged equipment, or hazards to the Manager.
11. Adhere to all Group policies and procedures within specified timescales.
12. Undertake additional duties as required.
13. Attend training sessions and pursue personal development opportunities.

Benefits

• Salary from £14.00 per hour
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox
• Employee of the Month
• Long-term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend