Chef (Hemel Hempstead)

Water Mill House Care Home; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive care home in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Chef to prepare nutritious meals for residents. Responsibilities include meal planning, managing food stocks and orders, and ensuring a hygienic kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in meal preparation and a friendly, caring demeanor to efficiently interact with residents. This role requires compliance with health and safety regulations, including HACCP. Competitive pay at £13.50/hour, with additional benefits such as enhanced pay on bank holidays and a refer-a-friend bonus of up to £1,000.

Benefits

£13.50 per hour

Enhanced pay on bank holidays

28 days annual leave

Pension

Staff recognition schemes

Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1,000

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Comprehensive Training and Career Development

Dedicated mental health champions

Qualifications

• Experience in meal planning and preparation for dietary needs.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff and interact with residents.
• Knowledge of HACCP and Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and cook a variety of appealing and nutritious meals.
• Ensure sufficient food stocks and manage orders with suppliers.
• Maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment.

Skills

Meal preparation

Care for dietary needs

Team supervision

Friendly and caring demeanor

Job description

Location

HP3 9TE, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, South East, UK

Why join us?

We’re proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day. As well as being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too.

Benefits of joining our team

• £13.50 per hour
• Weekend shifts - 24 hours per week
• Enhanced pay on bank holidays
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays)
• Pension
• Staff recognition schemes
• Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1,000
• I have an idea £50 gift card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive Training and Career Development
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Dedicated mental health champions

About the role

As our Chef you will plan, prepare and cook a wide variety of meals which are appealing, nutritious and meet the dietary needs of all of our residents. You’ll ensure sufficient food stocks are available and you will be responsible for placing orders with suppliers. You will supervise other team members and will interact with our residents on a daily basis – so you’ll be friendly, caring and kind whilst respecting our residents’ dignity at all times.

Here’s some other important things you need to know: You’ll need to understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health and Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment within the kitchen and dining areas. You’ll ensure that all kitchen equipment is in full, safe working order, immediately report any faults to the management team.

Additional Information: Ideally, we’re looking for someone who can work Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, though standard weekend shifts are also available.

About us and our home

Caring for Our Mental Health TogetherAt Water Mill House Care Home, we believe a happy, supported team delivers the best care. That’s why we’ve signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment.

Developed by experts with six essential standards that help us to create a home where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to thrive. From trained Mental Health Champions to our online Wellbeing & Mindfulness Space, we make sure our people have the tools, time, and support they need.

Because your wellbeing matters here and when we take care of our minds, we can take care of each other and our residents even betterTPBN1_UKTJ