Chef Care Home

Advinia Health Care; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a creative Chef to join their catering team in West Ridings Care Home, West Yorkshire. You will manage meal preparation, catering for events, and ensure food hygiene compliance, all while enjoying a strong work-life balance. Competitive hourly rate and various benefits are offered, making this a fulfilling opportunity for those passionate about food service.

Benefits

Hourly Rate of £12.40

5.6 weeks annual leave

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Previous experience in a similar environment.
• Intermediate Food Hygiene is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Prepare, plan, and cook meals to a high standard.
• Adhere to Food Hygiene Regulations and safety procedures.

Skills

Menu planning

Food preparation

Food hygiene

Stock control

Education

GCSE or equivalent English

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent)

Basic Food Hygiene

Job description

Overview

Ready for a Chef role that lets you be creative? Join as a Chef working alongside a dedicated catering team. Become a crucial part of the home team working 40 hours a week, crafting daily meals for Residents, Staff and Visitors. You will also cater for calendar events and special occasions, including World Food Day, Christmas and Easter, with four weekly themed events and Resident choice menus. It’s a calm and pleasurable working environment where you’ll manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals while interacting with people outside the kitchen. There is great job satisfaction and a strong work-life balance with home in time for dinner and two days off a week (for full-time).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Maintain good food storage procedures and stock rotation according to established procedures.
• Prepare, plan and cook meals to a consistently high standard, accommodating special requests or dietary requirements within the unit.
• Serve Residents, Staff and Visitors with food and beverages in a professional and courteous manner.
• Prepare and produce foods for events.
• Participate in food costings through effective cost control procedures.
• Adhere to the Safer Food Better Business standards and record keeping.
• Adhere to Food Hygiene Regulations and other safety procedures at all times.
• Take full shift responsibility for the catering operation.
• Help create new menus ensuring meals are of high quality.
• Accurately file all paperwork related to HACCP (e.g., fridge temperatures, food temperature logs, cleaning schedules).

Success factors

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be 18 years or older and have the following qualifications and experience.

• GCSE or equivalent English
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking
• Basic Food Hygiene (essential)
• Intermediate Food Hygiene (desirable)
• Previous experience in a similar environment
• Menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control and budget experience

Location

Location: West Ridings Care Home

What you will do

You will work alongside the multidisciplinary service to promote great food service.

What we offer

• Hourly Rate of £12.40 per hour
• The equivalent of 5.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
• Pension contribution to secure your future (Optional)
• Additional benefits including retail discounts, special offers and more

About your next employer

You will be working for an established, agile company with over 2,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care, with a network of over 36 services across England and Scotland. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of Residents.