Job Description
Please note that our client DOES NOT offer Tier 2 Sponsorship
Chef Luxury Care Home Full-Time 15 per Hour
Our client is looking for a talented and compassionate Chef to join their high-quality luxury care home. This is an excellent opportunity for a culinary professional with experience in healthcare hospitality or residential care settings who is passionate about creating nutritious well-balanced meals for older adults.
This warm and welcoming care home places a strong emphasis on quality dignity and well-being. The Chef will play a key role in enhancing the lives of residents through freshly prepared tasty and tailored meals.
What Were Looking For:
- Proven experience as a Chef in a care home hospital or similar catering environment
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (essential)
- First Aid Certificate (preferred)
- Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Catering or Food Preparation
- Understanding of elderly nutrition texture-modified diets and allergen management
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Knowledge of health and safety standards within a professional kitchen
Whats On Offer:
- Competitive hourly pay with enhanced rates on bank holidays
- Paid breaks during your shift
- Access to the Blue Light Card for retail and leisure discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24/7 confidential support
- A supportive team culture and opportunities to grow within the care sector
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook fresh nutritious meals for residents tailored to their dietary and cultural needs
- Plan seasonal menus including meals for individuals with allergies food intolerances and special dietary requirements (e.g. soft diets diabetic-friendly meals)
- Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations including hygiene food storage and inventory control
- Maintain compliance with food safety and health regulations at all times
- Work closely with care and nursing staff to support residents nutritional and hydration needs
- Supervise and support junior kitchen staff to deliver a consistent high-quality food service
If youre a caring and creative Chef who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of older people through food this could be the perfect role for you.
Apply now to join a dedicated and values-driven care team.
Reference: WILL138508/AP
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