Overview
Care Home Chef - Full-time - 40 Hours
Location: Green Park Nursing Home
Salary: £14.29 per hour
Introduction to the role
A talented Chef can bring to life a few ingredients that evoke memories of the past and bring warmth to an individual. Orchard Care Homes values its kitchen staff, and we reward colleagues with training, support and the freedom to cook up a storm.
Working with the Home Manager and care staff, you will create nutritious and balanced meals that cater for the individual needs of those living in the home. You will supervise a dedicated team to prepare daily meals, manage food orders, stock levels and maintenance of vital equipment. Following food safety guidelines, you will ensure the kitchen is fit for purpose and able to complete the daily meals on time. This is a vital role in all our homes. If you would like to know more or would like to visit our kitchens, please apply and a member of the team will be in touch.
Responsibilities
* To plan, prepare and cook a variety of meals which are appealing, nutritious and centre around the individuals preferences, requests or any special dietary requirements, to follow Orchard Care Homes Good Food Guide and, where appropriate, make amendments after authorisation from the Support Centre.
* To be active and encouraging, provide advice and guidance for the team ensuring the Care Home is a friendly, supportive working environment.
* To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements relevant to the role, including HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, the Care Standards Act, and Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures and measures to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.
* Implement, monitor and maintain cleaning schedules that meet the requirements of the Food Safety Manual, and ensure that all areas of the kitchen are immaculately clean. This will include the washing up of pots, pans and dishes when required.
* Ensure sufficient food stocks are ordered and received from approved suppliers and that stock rotation is in place to maintain optimum freshness and highest quality within Orchard Care Home.
Desirable
Knowledge of texture-modified diets and food allergens; knowledge of modified diets and creating specific meal plans to suit an individuals needs.
Everything Youll Love
* Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
* Excellent employee recognition schemes such as Making a Difference award and Long Service Awards
* Free emotional, practical, and financial support through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app that7;s available 24/7, all year round
* Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
* Fully funded DBS check
About Green Park Nursing Home
Green Park is a large, bright and spacious home designed to support 99 residents. We are located in the suburb of Great Sankey, on the outskirts of Warrington. Orchard Care Homes has a network of 23 care homes and has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones. We invest in our people with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.
We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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