Catering and Hospitality - Glebe House Care Home
Contract: Part Time
Salary: £12.50 Per Hour
Shift Type: Days
Contracted hours: 17 hours
Glebe House Care Home is a privately owned residence nestled in the beautiful and tranquil surroundings of East Ayrshire. We provide personalised Nursing and Residential care for up to 46 residents, offering a warm, supportive environment where comfort, dignity, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.
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.
What We Offer
* £12.50 per hour
* Contracted to 17 hours per week over 2 days
* Pension
* Onsite Parking
* Paid PVG
* 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.
What You’ll Do
Meal Preparation: Prepare, cook, and serve both hot and cold meals, ensuring they meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.
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.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of food supplies and monitor freezer and fridge temperatures to ensure food safety and quality.
Stock Management: Ensure proper stock rotation, assist in ordering supplies, check deliveries, and conduct stock valuations as needed.
Health & Safety: Uphold statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
Cleaning & Maintenance: Ensure all crockery and equipment are cleaned and stored properly and oversee the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.
Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
Culinary Qualifications: City & Guilds 706 - 1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards).
Team Player: Ability to work effectively within a team to achieve common goals.
Food Hygiene: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, ensuring you understand and implement best practices in food safety.
Communication Skills: Good communication skills to liaise with team members and understand residents’ dietary needs.
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.
* Care Environment Experience: Experience working in a care environment is beneficial but not essential.
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 believe in delivering care to the highest standard, and our five core values guide everything we do: Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity
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