Chef

Role Overview:

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Chef to join our friendly team in a caring and supportive residential/nursing home environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced chef who enjoys creating nutritious, delicious meals while making a positive impact on the lives of our residents.

At our home, food is more than just a meal—it's an important part of our residents' wellbeing, comfort, and quality of life. We are seeking someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality dining experiences and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious, appetising meals in a hygienic and professional manner.
• Assist in planning and developing varied seasonal menus in collaboration with the Hotel Services Manager.
• Prepare daily menus and ensure sufficient food supplies are available.
• Cater for residents' individual dietary, cultural, religious, and nutritional requirements.
• Ensure special diets and texture-modified meals are prepared accurately and safely.
• Supervise, support, and direct Catering Assistants as required.
• Assist with food ordering, stock control, stock rotation, and record keeping.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen and catering areas.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety legislation, Health & Safety regulations, and C.O.S.H.H. requirements.
• Support staff training and development within the catering department.
• Assist with staff rotas, ensuring efficient staffing levels within budgetary requirements.
• Report accidents, incidents, hazards, and maintenance concerns promptly.
• Promote effective communication and positive working relationships with colleagues across all departments.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding residents and their personal information.
• Contribute to a warm, person-centred environment that promotes residents' dignity, independence, choice, comfort, and wellbeing.

We are looking for:

• Previous experience as a Chef, Cook, or in a similar catering role preferably in a care home, healthcare setting.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, food safety, and special dietary requirements.
• Strong organisational, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Committed to delivering high-quality meals and excellent dining experiences for residents.
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above).
• Knowledge of nutrition for older people and experience supervising catering staff.

Please Note:

• This job description is not an exhaustive statement of the job. Other duties may need to be undertaken commensurate with this position.
• This is not a sponsorship role.