Chef/Cook - Brookdale Nursing Home

Redwood Health Care Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Weekend Fortnight rota

Contributory Pension scheme

Paid mandatory training

5.6 weeks annual leave

On-site parking

Career progression

Funded training opportunities

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Brookdale nursing Home is seeking a dedicated Chef/Cook to join our friendly team in the Midlands. The role is 36–44 hours per week with alternate weekends, working in a care home environment dedicated to high-quality resident meals.

Applicants should hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate or equivalent, with an understanding of Safer Foods Better Business and diverse dietary requirements. Training, support, and career progression are provided.

Qualifications

• Hold a food hygiene certificate (Level 2 or above).
• Understand Safer Foods Better Business practices.
• Experience with varying dietary requirements (IDDSI, religious, diabetes, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide wholesome, nutritious meals for residents following a four weekly rotating menu.
• Cater for special dietary requirements and preferences.
• Maintain temperature records and cleaning rotas; uphold food safety standards.
• Minimise waste and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Supervise kitchen assistants and manage stock.
• Keep the kitchen clean and well organised.

Skills

Food hygiene

Meal planning

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Food safety certificate Level 2

Job description

Brookdale nursing Home looking for a Chef/Cook to join our friendly and dedicated team who share our company values and commitment to our residents that call Brookdale 'Home'.

Contracted Hours: 36-44h **Alternate Weekends

Do you have what it takes to be a Chef/Cook in our home:

• Passion for producing high quality meals from fresh ingredients.
• Share our commitment to provide the quality of care that our residents deserve?
• Little things can make a big difference to our residents, so home baked cakes and biscuits are cooked every day, and wherever possible all desserts are cooked in the home.
• Experience in healthcare is not essential but is preferred, training will be given.

As a Chef, some of your daily duties will be:

• To provide wholesome, nutritious meals for our residents following a four weekly rotating menu
• Cater for special dietary requirements, such as modified texture meals following the IDDSI framework, Religious preferences, fortification, diabetes, and other needs.
• All temperature records are kept up to date along with cleaning rotas and all food safety requirements
• Minimise waste and adhere to the company's policies and procedures.
• Supervise kitchen assistants, order stock/ manage kitchen,
• Ensure that the kitchen area is always kept clean and tidy,

We will support you in every step of your duties by providing ongoing training and career development.

We ask that you have experience in a similar environment, hold a food hygiene certificate (Level 2 & above or similar), have understanding of Safer Foods Better Business, have experience of varying dietary requirements, show empathy towards our elderly residents and want to progress your career within this rewarding environment.

Redwood Health Care Ltd, a forward thinking and growing organisation with established residential and nursing homes across the Midlands. We pride ourselves on providing our residents with the highest standards of care by employing the best people.

Benefits:

• Free uniform
• Weekend Fortnight rota
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Paid mandatory training
• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• On-site parking
• Career progression
• Funded training opportunities*
• Refer a friend scheme*
• *Terms apply

An enhanced DBS will be required, the cost of which will be met by Redwood Health Care Ltd, subject to terms & conditions.