As a Chef, you will provide home-cooked, nutritious and appetising meals and snacks for residents while ensuring good food hygiene is maintained at all times, and working together as a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere.
Whether you are preparing and cooking a three course meal, discussing with residents what they would like to see on next week’s menu, doing a bread making activity session with residents, or carrying out a deep clean of the kitchen, you will do so with care at the heart of everything you do.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and cook a variety of appetising and nutritious home-made meals.
* Engage with residents about their meal preferences and menu planning.
* Conduct bread making activity sessions with residents.
* Maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.
* Work collaboratively with team members to create a friendly atmosphere.
Requirements
* A compassionate and caring nature.
* Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems.
* Strong organisation and planning skills.
* An understanding of different diets and ability to cater for individuals with different dietary requirements.
* A good understanding of ‘what good looks like’ in terms of the dining and food experience.
* Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
* A flexible approach to working hours.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits Offered
* Paid break.
* Free meals on shift in care homes.
* Annual pay reviews.
* Life Insurance.
* Enhanced maternity and parental leave pay.
* Recruitment referral fee.
* Free DBS Check and NMC PIN cost reimbursed.
* Salary sacrifice schemes.
* Access to Wagestream – access to earned wages before payday and schemes to help you save.
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