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.

About You

• Have Food Hygiene level 2 qualification;
• Good knowledge of meal preparation techniques, food safety standards, and culinary practices;
• Be able to manage/ order stocks;
• Be professional and show flexibility;
• Demonstrate energy and enthusiasm;
• Have positive attitude and caring nature;
• Show passion and able to deliver high-quality food

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 by pressing the button 'Apply'.