Chef

About the role

We are looking for a dedicated Chef who can bring their skills and passion for food into our care home kitchen. You'll play a vital role in preparing and serving wholesome, homemade meals that meet nutritional needs and bring comfort and enjoyment to our Residents every day.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve homemade meals to residents.
• Ensure meals meet nutritional requirements and are appealing.
• Plan menu creatively, presenting nutritious dishes.
• Maintain highest standards of food safety and kitchen practice using HACCP.
• Attend safeguarding training and recognize signs of abuse, harm or neglect; report concerns and escalations as required.
• Seek appropriate advice and report concerns if action is not taken.
• Act as a team player with a positive attitude and a caring approach.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification: S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Knowledge of HACCP.
• Experience as a cook.

Safeguarding

All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and requires recognising signs of possible abuse, harm or neglect and knowing what to do if there are concerns.

Benefits

• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications.
• Paid enhanced DBS / PVG.
• Free uniform.
• Nutritious meal during shift of eight hours or more.
• Company pension scheme.
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Group life assurance cover.
• Wagestream.
• Financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need.
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.
• GP online (interactive app, 24/7, available to you and your children under 16).
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues.
• Over 1600 high street discounts.
• Independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• 24/7 365 support for physical, mental, and financial issues.
• Excellent recognition schemes such as 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards.
• Refer a friend scheme of up to 1000 per referral, depending on the role.
• This role is a bank position providing casual cover as and when required.