Chef/Cook - Create Nutritious, Heartfelt Menus

St Mary's Care Homes; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly, supportive workplace

Ongoing training and career progress

Job summary

St Marys Chanterlands Lodge in Hull is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Chef/Cook to lead our kitchen team and help deliver nutritious, resident-focused meals. The role is permanent, full-time with alternate weekends, starting mid-September, at our new care home.

You will plan, prepare and cook meals around residents' preferences and dietary needs, supervise kitchen staff, maintain HACCP and health and safety standards, and work closely with Home Manager.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable personality
• Organised and reliable
• Creative and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Flexible with evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook a variety of meals that are nutritious and tailored to residents' preferences and dietary needs, following Good Food Guide and head office authorisation where needed.
• Provide guidance and leadership to the kitchen team to maintain a friendly, supportive environment.
• Supervise and appraise kitchen staff; participate in interviews for kitchen vacancies.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, Health and Safety, COSHH and Environmental Health; maintain a safe kitchen.
• Maintain cleaning schedules and ensure all kitchen areas are kept immaculate; manage stock and supplier orders.

Job description

St Marys Chanterlands Lodge in Hull is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Chef/Cook to lead our kitchen team and help deliver nutritious, resident-focused meals. The role is permanent, full-time with alternate weekends, starting mid-September, at our new care home.

You will plan, prepare and cook meals around residents' preferences and dietary needs, supervise kitchen staff, maintain HACCP and health and safety standards, and work closely with Home Manager.