Resident-Focused Care Home Chef & Cook

Psr-Solutions; Lockerbie; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

25.5 hours/week

£15.25/hour

Annual salary £20,221.50

Additional hours

Supportive environment

Make a difference in residents' meals

Job summary

PSR Solutions is seeking a Care Home Chef / Cook in Ecclefechan to provide nutritious meals for residents and run day-to-day kitchen operations to a high standard.

You will work 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 25.5 hours per week on a permanent contract, at £15.25 per hour (£20,221.50 per annum). Prior care home cooking experience and Basic Food Hygiene are desirable; PVG clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience in a care setting is desirable.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required.
• City & Guilds catering qualification is desirable.
• Full eligibility to work in the UK (no sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals for residents.
• Cater for dietary requirements and preferences.
• Assist with menu planning to ensure nutritious, varied meals.
• Order and manage food supplies within budget.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety.
• Keep kitchen and prep areas clean and well maintained.
• Follow all food hygiene regulations.

Skills

Cooking

Food hygiene

Menu planning

Independent work

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

City & Guilds catering qualification

Tools

PVG membership

Job description

PSR Solutions is seeking a Care Home Chef / Cook in Ecclefechan to provide nutritious meals for residents and run day-to-day kitchen operations to a high standard.

You will work 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 25.5 hours per week on a permanent contract, at £15.25 per hour (£20,221.50 per annum). Prior care home cooking experience and Basic Food Hygiene are desirable; PVG clearance may be required.