Chef Catering and Hospitality
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
- Cedar Lodge and The Limes Care Home Contract: Full Time Salary: £13.85 Per Hour Shift Type: Days Contracted hours: Cedar Lodge and The Limes Dementia Care Home is nestled on the peaceful outskirts of Taunton, Somerset, overlooking a beautiful park.
Thoughtfully designed for Dementia care, it provides a supportive environment for up to 42 residents.
We’re looking for a skilled Chef to join our care home team, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring our residents enjoy high-quality, well-balanced meals every day.
85 per hour Contracted to full time hours Pension Onsite Parking Paid DBS Uniform Provided 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract) Why This Role Matters As Chef, you’ll do more than just cook"you’ll be crafting meals that provide comfort, nourishment, and joy to our residents.
Your expertise in the kitchen will help create a welcoming atmosphere where food is something everyone looks forward to.
Menu Planning: Work closely with the Head Chef to plan menus that provide a balanced, nutritious diet, making the most of fresh, available ingredients.
Kitchen Management: Take charge of day-to-day kitchen management, organizing and controlling food production within budget while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
Maintain accurate records of food supplies and monitor freezer and fridge temperatures to ensure food safety and quality.
Health & Safety: Uphold statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
Ensure all crockery and equipment are cleaned and stored properly and oversee the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.
Food Hygiene: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, ensuring you understand and implement best practices in food safety.
Initiative: Ability to work independently and take the lead in the kitchen, when the Head Chef isn’t available.
Desired Experience Specialized Food Preparation: Experience in preparing food for the specific needs of our residents.
About us: You’ll be joining a values-led care home that’s part of the Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 100 care homes across the UK.
We’re expanding rapidly and are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to our residents.
We believe in delivering care to the highest standard, and our five core values guide everything we do: Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care.
Bring your culinary skills to our kitchen, where your meals will nourish, delight, and contribute to the well-being of those in our care.