Chef – 2 Posts Available – £14.10per hr + £1.00per hr at weekends

Gloucester Charities Trust; New Jersey; In loco; USD 20.000 - 28.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

28 days holiday incl. BHs

Pension Scheme – NEST

Free uniform

Free DBS

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Training and development

Descrizione del lavoro

Gloucester Charities Trust is seeking two part-time Chefs to join Magdalen House Residential Home. Post 1 is 19 hours per week over a two-week rota with shifts 7.30am–6.30pm, including alternate weekends; Post 2 is 17.75 hours with similar hours plus 2.30pm–6.30pm, also including alternate weekends.

Salary is £14.10 per hour plus £1.00 per hour on weekends. Join our catering team to prepare nutritious, appetising meals for older residents, under the supervision of the Chef Manager.

Competenze

• Experience as a Chef or Cook.
• Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2 or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge of allergens and special dietary requirements.
• Organised, reliable and able to work under pressure.
• Strong team player with excellent communication.
• Passionate about providing high quality meals for older people.

Mansioni

• Prepare, cook and present meals to a high standard.
• Support Chef Manager in delivering a varied and nutritious menu.
• Cater for specialist dietary requirements and texture-modified diets.
• Ensure food is prepared and served safely and hygienically.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and comply with food safety regulations.
• Complete temperature checks and cleaning schedules; keep records.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and minimizing waste.
• Support Kitchen Assistants and collaborate with the care home team.
• Contribute to special events and themed menus.
• Promote a positive dining experience for residents.

Conoscenze

Chef/Cook

Food Safety Level 2

Allergens awareness

Organised

Team player

Communication skills

Passionate about meals for olderPeople

Descrizione del lavoro

Chef (in Magdalen House Residential Home)

2 Posts Available

Post 1 – 19hrs ( 2 week rota average), Shifts 7.30am – 6.30pm, including alternate weekends.

Post 2 – 17.75hrs ( 2 week rota average), Shifts 7.30am – 6.30pm, and 2.30pm to 6.30pm, including alternate weekends.

£14.10 per hour plus £1.00 per hour at weekends.

Join our Team and make a difference every day

At GCT we believe that good food is at the heart of great care. We are looking for a passionate, skilled, and caring Chefs to join our catering team and support the delivery of exceptional dining experiences for older people living in our CQC-regulated residential home, Magdalen House.

Working alongside and reporting to the Chef Manager, you will play a key role in preparing nutritious, appetising meals that support residents’ health, wellbeing, and enjoyment of daily life.

About the role

Post 1 – We have 19 hours per week, over a two-week average, contract available for a Chef to work in our beautifully kept residential home. The shifts times are 7.30am – 6.30pm and the successful applicant will be working 4 shifts over two weeks, including alternate weekends.

Post 2 – We have 17.75 hours per week, over a two-week average, contract available for a Chef to work in our beautifully kept residential home. The shifts times are 7.30am – 6.30pm and 2.30pm to 6.30pm, and the successful applicant will be working 4 shifts over two weeks, including alternate weekends.

We do not provide sponsored employment.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present meals to a consistently high standard..
• Support the Chef Manager in delivering a varied and nutritious menu
• Cater for specialist dietary requirements and texture-modified diets.
• Ensure all food is prepared and served safely and hygienically.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and comply with all food safety regulations.
• Complete food temperature checks, cleaning schedules, and other required records.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and minimising food waste.
• Support Kitchen Assistants and work collaboratively within the wider care home team.
• Contribute to special events, themed menus, and celebrations for residents.
• Promote a positive dining experience that enhances residents’ quality of life.

Essential Requirements

• Experienced in a Chef, Cook, or similar catering role.
• Qualified to Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2 or willing to obtain.
• Knowledgeable about food safety, allergens, and special dietary requirements.
• Organised, reliable, and able to work effectively under pressure.
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Passionate about providing excellent food and service for older people.

What we offer

• 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Competitive pay enhancements (shift cover & overtime rates)
• Contributory Pension Scheme – NEST
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Save as you earn scheme
• Friend referral scheme (subject to criteria)
• Birthday bonus
• Long service awards
• Full training programme & development opportunities
• Staff Wellbeing initiatives
• Limited onsite parking

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, in line with our safe recruitment practices.

GCT is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.