Compassionate Care Kitchen Lead & Menu Designer

Highgate Care; Stockport; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Care is seeking a Chef/Cook for our Cheadle Grange home in Stockport. The role covers planning, preparing and cooking nutritious meals that respect residents' preferences and dietary needs, following our Good Food Guide and Head Office approvals where required.

You will supervise the Kitchen Team, interview applicants, ensure HACCP and safety compliance, manage stock and cleanliness, and contribute to a warm, person-centred kitchen environment that supports our residents’ wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive outlook.
• Organised and reliable with good planning.
• Creative and enthusiastic with ability to motivate others.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.
• Willing to participate in staff and resident meetings.
• Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but values matter.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook a variety of meals to residents' preferences and dietary requirements, following Highgate Care Homes' Good Food Guide and approvals from Head Office.
• Provide advice and guidance to the team to maintain a friendly, supportive working environment.
• Supervise and appraise the Kitchen Team.
• Interview applicants for vacancies within the Kitchen Team.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, Health and Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health.
• Maintain cleaning schedules and ensure kitchen areas are clean; assist with washing up as required.
• Order and rotate stocks to maintain freshness and arrange for supplies from approved suppliers.
• Keep kitchen equipment in safe working order and report faults; assist Home Manager with actions.
• Attend meetings and assist in recruiting and developing catering staff.

Job description

Highgate Care is seeking a Chef/Cook for our Cheadle Grange home in Stockport. The role covers planning, preparing and cooking nutritious meals that respect residents' preferences and dietary needs, following our Good Food Guide and Head Office approvals where required.

You will supervise the Kitchen Team, interview applicants, ensure HACCP and safety compliance, manage stock and cleanliness, and contribute to a warm, person-centred kitchen environment that supports our residents’ wellbeing.