Care Home Chef

Are you passionate about cooking and looking for a flexible opportunity, if so read on…We are a small Nursing home located at the heart of Weston-Super-Mare, seeking for an experienced cook. Previous experience of working in a Nursing Home is preferred, but not essential as long as you are confident in running a kitchen and are able to provide high-quality food for elderly residents. It is a full time position with 40 hours, 5 days per week and expected to work across the week.

We are looking for a Cook who can demonstrate compassion and empathy in their approach to caring for elderly people, through taking initiative to meet the needs of the residents. You will be part of a passionate and committed team of people who are happy to serve the residents.

Responsibilities

• 8 hour split shifts (8am-2pm, 3.30pm-5.30pm) per day, flexibility exits to make it a straight shift if able to meet the objectives
• Prepare and cook few different types of diets according to established recipes and menu specifications.
• Ability to prepare alternative to the main menu to meet the needs of elderly residents
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, including floors, surfaces and proper storage of ingredients and equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels of food supplies and ordering as needed.
• Assist in the development of new recipes and menu items that enhance the dining experience.
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment is used safely and maintained properly.

Suitable candidate will be rewarded with competitive salary (£13.30- 15.00 ph) subject to experience and have the opportunity to train and work with well-motivated, diverse and friendly team of people in a learning environment. The job offer is subject to satisfactory DBS outcome and references. If you meet the above criteria and passionate about care please apply with your CV.