Compassionate Care Home Chef | Meaningful Impact & Growth

Highgate Care Services Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Care Services Ltd in Darlington is seeking a Chef/Cook to join The Lawns team. You will plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals that reflect residents' preferences and dietary needs, while ensuring HACCP and safety standards are met in a supportive, person-centred environment.

You will lead and support the Kitchen Team, participate in interviews and development, and collaborate with the Home Manager to deliver a warm, friendly dining experience for residents.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable, and positive attitude.
• Organised, reliable, and capable of planning.
• Creative and enthusiastic with ability to motivate others.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.
• Willing to attend staff and resident meetings as required.
• Experience in a care setting is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook meals meeting residents' preferences and dietary needs.
• Provide guidance to the team to maintain a friendly, supportive environment.
• Supervise and appraise the Kitchen Team.
• Interview applicants for Kitchen Team vacancies.
• Ensure HACCP, Health and Safety, COSHH compliance.
• Maintain cleaning schedules and kitchen cleanliness.
• Order and receive stock, rotate stock for freshness.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is safe and report faults.
• Participate in meetings and assist Home Manager with catering staff development.
• Attend resident/relative meetings and monitor satisfaction.

Skills

Warm personality

Organised

Creativity

Team motivation

Care setting experience (bonus)

Job description

Highgate Care Services Ltd in Darlington is seeking a Chef/Cook to join The Lawns team. You will plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals that reflect residents' preferences and dietary needs, while ensuring HACCP and safety standards are met in a supportive, person-centred environment.

You will lead and support the Kitchen Team, participate in interviews and development, and collaborate with the Home Manager to deliver a warm, friendly dining experience for residents.