Chef - St Aidens

Careline Lifestyles; North East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care provider in Durham is seeking an enthusiastic Cook to prepare balanced, nutritious meals for residents with diverse dietary needs. The role involves budget management and maintaining high cleanliness standards. Ideal candidates will have culinary experience and excellent communication skills. This position offers permanent contracts, holiday leave, and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Career pathway opportunities

24-hour employee assistance program

Paid holiday leave

Company pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months' culinary experience required.
• Caring, trustworthy, and patient nature.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to residents.
• Control food production efficiently and economically.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication skills

Budget management

Job description

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Cook to join our team at our care home in Durham. As a Cook, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our residents receive balanced, nutritious meals that cater to their individual dietary needs. You will work within a set budget, maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, and contribute to the overall well-being of our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve nutritious, well-balanced meals to residents, taking into account their medical, dietary, ethnic, religious, and personal preferences.
• Control the production of food in an efficient and economical manner, maintaining high-quality standards.
• Work within the allocated food budget.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen in accordance with EHO regulations.

About You:

• A minimum of 6 months' culinary experience required.
• Caring, trustworthy, and patient nature with the desire to make a positive difference.
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable personality.

About Us:

At Careline Lifestyles, we are a family-run specialist provider of residential and nursing care, dedicated to supporting adults with acquired brain injuries, neurological conditions, mental health needs, learning disabilities, and complex physical disabilities.

Our focus is on empowering people to live life to the fullest, maintaining their identity, and improving their quality of life.

Benefits of Working for Careline Lifestyles:

• Unrivaled career pathway opportunities
• 24-hour employee assistance program
• Permanent contracts, paid holiday leave & company pension scheme
• Free onsite parking & uniform provided

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.