Care Home Chef - Bank

As our chef, you'll play a vital role in preparing meals tailored to the dietary needs and preferences of our residents. Ensuring every dish is made with love, supporting the health and happiness of those we care for., You'll be supporting the head chef in the planning and provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents.

- Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals that meet dietary requirements.

- Cater to individual preferences and specific medical needs, such as allergies or soft diets.

- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.

- Collaborate with the care team to ensure meal times are enjoyable and fulfilling.

- To deputise for head chef during periods of absence and maintain high quality food offer at all times

Proven experience as a chef, ideally in a care or similar environment.

- Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices

- Committed to customer care and first-class service provision

- A recognised and appropriate qualification in food preparation/cooking, at least to NVQ level 2

- Basic certificate in Food hygiene.

- Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations

- Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents

- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast-paced environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

- 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

- Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating

- Workplace pension

- A supportive and collaborative working environment

- Opportunities for professional development and training

- Access to high street discounts via our mobile friendly HapiApp benefits platform

- Free onsite parking available