Why join us? Were proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day. As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too. Benefits of joining our team £14.63 per hour Paid breaks on 12-hour shifts Full time - 35 hours per week Weekday and weekends shifts Paid holiday Pension Staff recognition schemes Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000 Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Comprehensive Training and Career Development A friendly and supportive working environment Dedicated mental health champions About the role As our Chef you will plan, prepare and cook a wide variety of meals which are appealing, nutritious and meet the dietary needs of all of our residents. Youll ensure sufficient food stocks are available and you will be responsible for placing orders with suppliers. You will supervise other team members and will interact with our residents on a daily basis - so youll be friendly, caring and kind whilst respecting our residents dignity at all times. Heres some other important things you need to know: Youll need to understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health and Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment within the kitchen and dining areas. Youll ensure that all kitchen equipment is in full, safe working order, immediately report any faults to the management team The Ideal Candidate Exceptional people make an exceptional care home We're looking for people who have a caring nature and want to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun! For most of the roles in our vibrant care home, you dont need specific qualifications or experience to be successful as full training is provided. What we do look for are individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about peoples comfort and happiness and want to make a positive difference to the lives of our treasured residents and team members. You must be able to work a minimum of 24 hours per week About us and our home Caring for Our Mental Health Together At Claremont Court Care Home, we believe a happy, supported team delivers the best care. Thats why weve signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment developed by experts with six essential standards that help us to create a home where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to thrive. From trained Mental Health Champions to our online Wellbeing & Mindfulness Space, we make sure our people have the tools, time, and support they need because your wellbeing matters here and when we take care of our minds, we can take care of each other and our residents even better