Chef

Job summary

Job details

• Role Chef
• 27 hours per week
• £13.00 per hour
• M38 9LR, Salford City Council

The home

Pemberton Fold is a lovely, 60 bedded purpose built residential care home offering permanent, short-term or respite care for older people and people living with dementia. It is situated in a quiet residential area of Little Hulton, Salford.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Meal Preparation

• Plan and prepare daily meals for residents according to menu plans.
• Ensure meals are nutritious, balanced, and suitable for elderly residents.
• Cater for special diets such as diabetic, vegetarian, soft/pure?ed, low-salt, or allergen-free diets.

2. Menu Planning

• Design seasonal menus with variety and nutritional value.
• Consider residents’ preferences and cultural needs.
• Work with care staff or nutritionists to meet dietary requirements.

3. Food Safety & Hygiene

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Follow HACCP procedures.
• Comply with Food Standards Agency regulations.
• Ensure proper food storage, temperature control, and stock rotation.

4. Kitchen Management

• Manage kitchen supplies and stock levels.
• Order food ingredients and check deliveries.
• Control food waste and manage kitchen budgets where required.

5. Resident Interaction

• Engage with residents about meal preferences.
• Adapt meals for residents with swallowing difficulties or medical conditions.
• Provide meals that are both nutritious and enjoyable.

6. Supervision

• Supervise kitchen assistants or catering staff if applicable.
• Train staff on food safety and preparation standards.

What We Offer

• Ongoing professional development and leadership training
• Competitive hourly pay + pension scheme
• Supportive, friendly working environment
• Company pension scheme