Chef/Cook - Brookdale Nursing Home

Redwoodcare; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Kidderminster is seeking a dedicated Chef/Cook to join their team. The role involves preparing nutritious meals, catering to dietary needs, and supervising kitchen staff. With a passion for high-quality food and commitment to resident care, you will have the opportunity for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free uniform

Contributory Pension scheme

Paid mandatory training

5.6 weeks annual leave

On-site parking

Career progression

Funded training opportunities

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment is preferred.
• Understanding of dietary requirements is important.
• Empathy towards elderly residents is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritious meals following a rotating menu.
• Cater for special dietary requirements.
• Supervise kitchen assistants and manage stock.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Food hygiene certificate (Level 2 & above)

Job description

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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: 42h **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
  
  

If this is you and you want to join a successful and growing organisation, we look forward to hearing from you.

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

If you are invited to interview for this position you will be asked to fill in our application form and provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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