Chef

We're Hiring: Cook/Chef for Allerton Park Carehome! 

Job Summary

Location: Allerton Park

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Hours: 2 shifts per week, including alternate weekends

Job Type: Part-time / Full-time

Allerton Park is a welcoming care home dedicated to providing residents with a comfortable and supportive environment. We are looking for a reliable, experienced and enthusiastic Cook/Chef to join our team. The successful candidate will play an important role in preparing fresh, nutritious and enjoyable meals while catering to residents' individual dietary needs and preferences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare and cook fresh, nutritious and well-balanced meals for residents.

• Prepare and serve meals in accordance with daily menus and residents' dietary requirements.

• Cater for special diets, food allergies, intolerances and individual food preferences.

• Ensure meals are prepared and served on time, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.

• Monitor food stock levels, assist with ordering supplies and ensure effective stock rotation.

• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen organisation.

• Ensure food is stored, prepared and handled safely in accordance with food safety regulations.

• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils and food preparation areas.

• Minimise food waste while making effective use of available ingredients.

• Work closely with the care team to ensure residents' nutritional needs and preferences are met.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Cook or Chef is preferred.

• Experience working in a care home or similar catering environment would be an advantage.

• Good knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety practices.

• Ability to work independently and manage kitchen duties effectively.

• Reliable, organised and passionate about preparing meals for others.

• Applicants living locally to Allerton Park are preferred.

Apply Now!

Join the team at Allerton Park and help make mealtimes enjoyable by providing residents with fresh, nutritious and well-prepared meals.

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship or visa transfers. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.