Chef/Cook - Willow Tree Nursing Home

Redwood Health Care Ltd; Rugby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at Willow Tree Nursing Home as a Chef/Cook, where you will prepare high-quality meals for residents while ensuring food safety and adhering to dietary needs. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Free uniform

Contributory pension scheme

Paid mandatory training

5.6 weeks annual leave

On-site parking

Opportunities for career progression

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in similar settings preferred.
• Understanding of Safer Foods Better Business.

Responsibilities

• Providing nutritious meals following a rotating menu.
• Catering for various dietary requirements.
• Supervising kitchen staff and managing stock.

Skills

Passion for preparing high-quality meals

Commitment to delivering care

Ability to make a positive difference

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Join to apply for the Chef/Cook - Willow Tree Nursing Home role at Redwood Health Care Ltd

Willow Tree Nursing Home is looking for a dedicated Chef/Cook to join our friendly team, sharing our commitment to providing excellent care and quality meals for our residents. This full-time position offers 33 contracted hours.

Key qualities and skills required:

• Passion for preparing high-quality meals from fresh ingredients
• Commitment to delivering the care residents deserve
• Ability to make a positive difference, e.g., home-baked cakes and desserts
• Healthcare experience is preferred but not essential; training will be provided

Daily responsibilities include:

• Providing nutritious meals following a four-week rotating menu
• Catering for dietary requirements such as modified textures, religious, diabetic, and fortified diets
• Maintaining temperature records, cleaning schedules, and food safety standards
• Minimizing waste and adhering to policies and procedures
• Supervising kitchen staff, managing stock and orders, ensuring cleanliness

We support your professional growth through ongoing training and career development. Candidates should have experience in similar settings, hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent, understand Safer Foods Better Business, and demonstrate empathy towards elderly residents.

Benefits include:

• Free uniform
• Weekend rota (fortnightly)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid mandatory training
• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• On-site parking
• Opportunities for career progression and funded training
• Referral scheme (terms apply)

An enhanced DBS check will be required, funded by Culpepper Care Ltd. Applicants will need to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview.