Chef jobs in United Kingdom

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community?

Do you enjoy cooking and have experience?

Are you able to work alongside residents in a Care Home to cater for their meals?

What does the job role involve?

The role includes but is not limited to:

• To control and monitor the progress of assistants and trainees and inform the Head Chef accordingly of any training required.
• To maintain the standard of health and hygiene as instructed by the Head Chef.
• To prepare special diet meals in accordance with instructions from the care staff.
• To ensure a high level of service for all meal times.
• To complete all documentation relating to HACCP.
• To ensure report any defects to equipment to the Home Manager.
• To ensure good quality and portion control.
• Assist Head Chef with four weekly menu planning.
• To carry out all general duties and responsibilities in the absence of the Head Chef.
• To carry out any reasonable duties requested by senior staff that will aid and assist the smooth running of the home.
• Any ad hoc duties to meet service delivery for our residents and home.

What makes a successful candidate:

• Must have previous cooking experience
• Knowledge of special and nutritional diets
• Able to order and stock take
• Good communication skills
• Be able to follow and prioritise tasks and responsibilities
• Engage well with people we support in their continuing interests and supporting positive experiences
• Able to work well as part of a team and independently

What can we offer you in return for your hardwork and commitment?

• Parttime contract
• 22 - 30 hours per week
• Able to work from 7am, weekdays and alternate weekends.
• Pay rate:£15.50 per hour
• 28 Days Annual Leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time contracts)
• Life insurance
• Free DBS (T&C's apply)
• Free or discounted meals
• Free parking
• Company pension
• Wagestream – Same-day pay
• Our employee assist programme – healthcare and mental health support
• Free in house training via our elearning platform, your Hippo, in addition to our fully funded apprenticeship courses.
• Yearly salary review
• Being part of an organisation where empowering and valuing our people is fundamental to everything we do

Please Note: Aurem Care does not offer visa sponsorship. We are only able to consider candidates who have the right to work in the UK without restrictions, including no limitations on working hours (e.g., student/skilled visa holders limited to 20 hours/week will not be considered).

Why join us?

Aurem Care have been awarded for the prestigious ‘Top 20 Care Home Group’ accolade by carehome.co.uk, celebrating our commitment to excellence in care across the UK.

Our homes are all about people caring about people, we believe our care homes should be happy homes for loved ones.

Our team play an important role in our homes, to ensure that our values are lived and embraced every day.

Diversity, Integrity, Fun, Committed and Connecting

If these are values that resonate with you and you’re looking for a rewarding job in making a real difference to the lives of our amazing residents, then we want to hear from you now!