We are seeking a skilled chef to join our team. Key responsibilities include:
* Preparing nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks appropriate for individual needs, including consistency levels for swallowing
* Deputising in the absence of the Chef Manager
* Cooking for approximately 60+ people per day
* Catering for staff meals, and additional catering requirements for guests, visitors, and relatives of residents
* Stock rotation
* Maintaining kitchen cleanliness
* Ensuring COSHH standards are exceeded
* Completing HACCP records
Requirements for the role include:
* Level 2 Food Safety Qualification
* Commercial cooking experience
* Competency in IT software, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
* Knowledge of Health and Safety, Food Safety and Hygiene, HACCP, and COSHH legislation and its application
Prior experience working in a Care Home setting or catering for older/vulnerable adults with an understanding of their dietary and nutritional needs is desirable.
About Us:
Brendoncare is a charity providing a range of connected services for people in later life, including care homes, extra care housing, community support services, and clubs across the South of England. We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity, and understanding, and our values reflect who we are - kind, dedicated, forward-thinking, and empowering.
We offer a supportive environment where you can grow and flourish as part of the Brendoncare team. Brendoncare is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, or marital status. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our residents and expect all employees to share this commitment.
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