Lead Care Home Cook: Nutritious Meals & Team Leadership

Excelcare Holdings; Maldon; Vor Ort; GBP 26.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

28 days holiday

Free on-site parking

Bank holiday enhancement

Refer a Friend £500

DBS paid by employer

Funded qualifications

Paid uniform

Employee of the month £100

Team appreciation week

Blue Light Card discounts

Zusammenfassung

Excelcare Holdings is seeking an experienced Head Cook for Longfield Care Home in Maldon, Essex. You will plan menus, prepare meals, and ensure dietary needs are met while working with the Home Manager on stock and budget controls.

The role involves supervising kitchen staff, maintaining health and safety standards, and delivering high-quality meal experiences for residents in a compassionate environment.

Qualifikationen

• Experience cooking for large numbers in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong interpersonal skills for team and resident interaction.
• At least 2 years in a catering environment and 12 months in kitchen management.
• NVQ Level 2 in catering and hospitality completed.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals using fresh ingredients.
• Plan weekly menus while respecting dietary requirements.
• Assist with stock ordering in line with budget.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to align meal plans with care plans.
• Maintain kitchen quality assurance and supervise staff.

Kenntnisse

Experience cooking for large numbers

Excellent interpersonal skills

2 years’ catering experience

12 months kitchen management

Ausbildung

NVQ Level 2 in catering and hospitality

Jobbeschreibung

Excelcare Holdings is seeking an experienced Head Cook for Longfield Care Home in Maldon, Essex. You will plan menus, prepare meals, and ensure dietary needs are met while working with the Home Manager on stock and budget controls.

The role involves supervising kitchen staff, maintaining health and safety standards, and delivering high-quality meal experiences for residents in a compassionate environment.