Compassionate Care Home Chef - Nutritious Meals

MHA; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

DBS checks

Uniforms provided

Employee assistance

Family-friendly policies

Induction and development

Job summary

Stones Place care home in Lincoln is seeking a Chef to join the catering team at MHA. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents, staff and visitors, while respecting dietary needs and cultural preferences.

You will work 40 hours per week on a 4 x 10-hour shift rota, with a focus on high standards of food safety and team collaboration. There is a supportive environment and training opportunities within MHA.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in care, hospitality, restaurant or pub settings.
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals for residents, visitors and staff, including events.
• Plan menus with Home Manager to meet dietary needs and preferences.
• Ensure hygiene, health & safety and HACCP compliance with audits.
• Manage stocks and ordering within budgets.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and storage areas.
• Supervise kitchen assistants and oversee others using the kitchen.
• Assist with induction and training of new staff.
• Attend staff and resident meetings as appropriate.

Skills

Culinary skills for care/hospitality

HACCP knowledge

Team communication

Flexibility in rota

Willingness to train others

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 in catering

Job description

Stones Place care home in Lincoln is seeking a Chef to join the catering team at MHA. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents, staff and visitors, while respecting dietary needs and cultural preferences.

You will work 40 hours per week on a 4 x 10-hour shift rota, with a focus on high standards of food safety and team collaboration. There is a supportive environment and training opportunities within MHA.