Compassionate Senior Living Kitchen Chef

Highgate Care Services Ltd; Dodworth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Care is seeking an Assistant Chef/Cook to join our friendly Water Royd home in Barnsley. You’ll plan, prepare and cook meals that are nutritious, tasty and meet residents' preferences and dietary needs, following our Good Food Guide.

You’ll support the kitchen team, supervise staff, and ensure HACCP, Health and Safety, COSHH compliance. This permanent role includes occasional evenings and weekends, offering training and a caring environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting is a bonus.
• Willing to participate in Staff and Resident meetings.
• Ability to plan and implement menus respecting dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook meals meeting residents' preferences and dietary needs.
• Lead and support the kitchen team, providing guidance and supervision.
• Supervise and appraise Kitchen Team performance.
• Interview kitchen staff vacancies.
• Ensure HACCP, Health and Safety, COSHH compliance.
• Maintain cleaning schedules per Food Safety Manual and keep areas clean.
• Manage food stocks and stock rotation with approved suppliers.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is safe and well-maintained and report faults.
• Participate in team meetings and support Home Manager with staff development.
• Attend resident/relative meetings and respond to feedback.

Skills

Warm personality

Organised

Creative

Motivates others

Passionate about elder care

Team player

Job description

Highgate Care is seeking an Assistant Chef/Cook to join our friendly Water Royd home in Barnsley. You’ll plan, prepare and cook meals that are nutritious, tasty and meet residents' preferences and dietary needs, following our Good Food Guide.

You’ll support the kitchen team, supervise staff, and ensure HACCP, Health and Safety, COSHH compliance. This permanent role includes occasional evenings and weekends, offering training and a caring environment.