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Willow Tree Nursing Home is looking for a dedicated Chef/Cook to join our friendly team, sharing our commitment to providing excellent care and quality meals for our residents. This full-time position offers 33 contracted hours.
Key qualities and skills required:
* Passion for preparing high-quality meals from fresh ingredients
* Commitment to delivering the care residents deserve
* Ability to make a positive difference, e.g., home-baked cakes and desserts
* Healthcare experience is preferred but not essential; training will be provided
Daily responsibilities include:
* Providing nutritious meals following a four-week rotating menu
* Catering for dietary requirements such as modified textures, religious, diabetic, and fortified diets
* Maintaining temperature records, cleaning schedules, and food safety standards
* Minimizing waste and adhering to policies and procedures
* Supervising kitchen staff, managing stock and orders, ensuring cleanliness
We support your professional growth through ongoing training and career development. Candidates should have experience in similar settings, hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent, understand Safer Foods Better Business, and demonstrate empathy towards elderly residents.
Benefits include:
* Free uniform
* Weekend rota (fortnightly)
* Contributory pension scheme
* Paid mandatory training
* 5.6 weeks annual leave
* On-site parking
* Opportunities for career progression and funded training
* Referral scheme (terms apply)
An enhanced DBS check will be required, funded by Culpepper Care Ltd. Applicants will need to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
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