Chef Cook | Care Home | Fakenham
* Salary: £15.00 - £16.00 per hour (paid breaks)
* Hours: 40 hours per week, 4 x 10-hour shift
Role Overview:
As a Chef Cook in a nursing and residential care home, you will be responsible for providing nutritious, delicious meals for elderly residents. The position is based in Fakenham and involves preparing meals that are a key part of residents' daily routines.
Key details:
* Prepare healthy meals and snacks, ensuring residents dietary needs are met
* Create and plan menus
* Lead a team of kitchen assistants
* Work closely with care staff to accommodate individual dietary needs
* Full-time working hours with a rotating shift schedule, including some weekends (rota provided 4 weeks in advance)
* Salary: £15.00 - £16.00 per hour (paid breaks)
* Hours: 40 hours per week, 4 x 10-hour shift
About the Care Home:
This small, welcoming care home provides a family-like atmosphere and specialises in residential, dementia, end-of-life, and nursing care. It has its own kitchen with all the facilities required to prepare and cook quality meals.
The home is highly regarded with excellent reviews, it is well-connected to the local community and offers a supportive, friendly environment for staff.
Requirements:
* Food Hygiene Certification Level 2
* NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation or Catering
* First Aid Certification
* Experience as a chef in a care home setting is essential
* Knowledge of nutrition and special dietary requirements
* Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
* Experience in menu planning and using seasonal ingredients
Benefits:
* 28 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
* Competitive pay with annual reviews
* Career progression opportunities
* Care for Leadership Management Training Program to develop leadership skills
* Ongoing training and development with nationally recognised qualifications
* Annual Staff Awards
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