Chef - Care Home Kitchen Lead (40h/wk)

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

Job summary

A caring community-focused healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Chef to join their team at Barrington Lodge Care Home in the North East of England. The successful candidate will manage kitchen functions and ensure dietary needs of residents are met, all while maintaining utmost standards of quality and hygiene. The role offers a competitive rate of £12.65 per hour for 40 hours a week. Benefits include shopping discounts, training opportunities, and other wellness programs.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and entertainment

Flex Earn – earned wage access

FREE face-to-face counselling

Staff recognition awards

Training and career progression opportunities

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

FREE eye test and discounted glasses

Refer a friend scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and cooking of meals and snacks.
• Manage stock and order supplies.
• Plan menus to meet dietary needs.
• Maintain food safety checks and records.
• Oversee employee supervision and scheduling.

Skills

Culinary experience

Management experience

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Education

Qualification(s) in catering

Qualification(s) in food safety/hygiene

Job description

A caring community-focused healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Chef to join their team at Barrington Lodge Care Home in the North East of England. The successful candidate will manage kitchen functions and ensure dietary needs of residents are met, all while maintaining utmost standards of quality and hygiene. The role offers a competitive rate of £12.65 per hour for 40 hours a week. Benefits include shopping discounts, training opportunities, and other wellness programs.