Cook / Chef

Leonard Cheshire; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Cook to deliver appetising and nutritious meals for residents in their care home. The role involves managing the kitchen efficiently while adhering to hygiene standards and providing dietary accommodations. Opportunities for creativity in catering for events and functions are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in running an efficient kitchen, supervising staff.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Ability to cater for special dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a varied menu that is healthy and nutritionally balanced.
• Supervise food prep staff and maintain kitchen hygiene.
• Cater for functions and special events throughout the year.

Skills

Hygiene Standards

Kitchen Management

Menu Planning

Food Preparation

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Job Details

• Full-time: 37.5 hours/week, over 5 days, with flexible shifts.
• Part-time: 22.5 hours/week, over 2 days, with flexible shifts.

Compensation

Basic hourly rate: £11.25, up to £13.25 with enhancements.

Night enhancement: £1.50/hour from 8pm to 7am, Monday to Sunday (excluding sleep-ins).

Weekend day enhancement: £2.00/hour from 7am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday.

Role Description

Are you passionate about providing appetising, varied, and well-presented meals?

If so, we would love to hear from you, to help us make a positive impact every day on the lives of people with a disability.

We are seeking an experienced Cook to join our team. You will deliver a varied menu that is healthy and nutritionally balanced, meeting specific dietary requirements for residents in our care home.

Within an agreed budget, you will be responsible for running an efficient kitchen, supervising staff assisting in food prep, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety, complying with health and safety regulations.

There are opportunities to be creative by catering for functions and special events, celebrating throughout the year!