Chef - Magnolia House

Are you enthusiastic and caring? Ready to be valued and make a difference? Then we at Cedar Trust have an exciting opportunity for a cook.

We are a friendly family run business with several Nursing and Residential Care Homes but are actively recruiting in the Gloucester area.

Previous experience working in a care home or nursing home kitchen is desirable but not essential.

We are unable to support relocation or offer sponsorship for this post.

Benefits

• Weekly pay - up to £12.21 per hour.
• Pension contribution.
• 5.6 weeks paid Annual Leave Pro Rata (including Bank Holidays).
• Training and Uniforms.
• Work on a shift pattern including alternate weekend.

Requirements

• We are seeking caring, compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic individuals.
• Eager to stay active and who want to give back to the community.
• Committed to maintaining our high standards in our homes and take pride in achieving this.

Role

To support the provision of safe, nutritious, and appetising meals for residents, ensuring all food is prepared and served in line with individual dietary needs, food texture levels, and care sector standards.

• Prepare and cook meals and bake in line with set menus, residents' preferences, and care plans.
• Assist with food preparation, portioning, plating, and service.
• Prepare food to the correct texture and fluid levels (e.g. soft, minced & moist, pureed, thickened fluids) in line with IDDSI and care sector standards.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organisation in the kitchen.
• Follow food safety, infection control, and COSHH procedures at all times.
• Support stock control, food storage, and stock rotation.
• Clean kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas thoroughly. Ensuring the whole kitchen area is clean and tidy.
• Work closely with care staff to meet residents' dietary, cultural, and medical needs.
• Comply with company policies, health & safety regulations, and care sector requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Previous experience working in a care home or nursing home kitchen.
• Strong understanding of food texture levels and special diets used in care settings.
• Understanding of how to support resident's nutritional needs, allergies and medical diets.
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2) or willingness to complete.
• Good understanding of health & safety and infection control practices.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work well as part of a team, flexible and to support with covering holidays.
• Clear communication with care staff and management.