Cook Work, Jobs in Eastleigh, Ham (with Salaries)

Cook/Chef
Valley Lodge Residential Home —Eastleigh
- From £13 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Organisational skills
- Cleaning
- Annual leave
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School Assistant Cook
Chartwells —Eastleigh
- £14 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Food service experience
- Cash handling
Early Years Chef Maternity Cover
Bright Horizons —Chandlers Ford
- £28,776.90 - £39,289.20 a year
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Hotel Kitchen - Team Member
Premier Inn —Eastleigh
- Up to £13.06 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Serving
- Hotel
- Cleaning
- Employee discount
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Mobile Assistant Cook - Shirley/Central Southampton Areas
City Catering Southampton —Southampton
- £13.19 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Referral programme
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Cook
Dolphin Homes Ltd —North Baddesley
- £16.25 an hour
- Inventory control
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Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader
Premier Inn —Southampton
- Up to £14.31 an hour
- Full-time
- Inventory control
- Hotel
- Team management
- Employee discount
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Chef Breakfast / Lunch
Turkuaz Restaurant —Winchester
- Up to £15 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Cleaning
- In-person
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
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Early years Chef
Bright Horizons —Southampton
- From £28,776 a year
- Experience working with children
- Preschool
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Restaurant Team Member
Franco Manca —Southampton
- £12.71 - £16.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Serving
- Customer service
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Pizza/Pasta Chef
Pizzeria I fratelli —Southampton
- £12.71 - £14.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Cleaning
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Cook
Choice Care Group —Winchester
- £12.80 a year
- Full-time
- Serving
- Cleaning
- Budgeting
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
School Cook - Durley Primary
Chartwells —Southampton
- £13.81 an hour
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Supervising experience
Chef
OCS Group —Southampton
- £15.50 an hour
- Temporary
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Time management
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Tearoom Assistant/ Cook
GILBERTS NURSERY TEA ROOM —Romsey
- Part-time
- Serving
- Customer service
- Guest services
- Free parking
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School Cook - Olivers Battery School
Chartwells —Winchester
- £13.81 an hour
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Supervising experience
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Cook
Leonard Cheshire —Romsey
- £14 an hour
- Serving
- Management
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
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Cook/Chef
Empshott LLP —Four Marks
- £12.71 - £19.88 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Cleaning
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School Cook - Upham Primary
Chartwells —Southampton
- £13.81 an hour
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Supervising experience
Commis Chef Position
Hockley Golf Club —Winchester
- £12.80 an hour
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Cook/Chef

Valley Lodge Residential Home
Eastleigh

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From £13 an hour

Benefits

Annual leave
Company events
On-site parking

Qualifications

Nutrition
Level 2 in Professional Cookery
Experience working with individuals with dementia
Management
Stock ordering
Food hygiene
Infection prevention & control
Catering
Food temperature recording
Food safety and hygiene regulations
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
Food waste reduction
HACCP
Food safety record keeping
Meal preparation
Kitchen team management
Infection prevention and control standards
Organisational skills
Product rotation
Cleaning
Cross-infection control
Kitchen management
NVQ
Level 3 in Professional Cookery
Food Hygiene Certificate
Kitchen inventory control
Chef experience
Kitchen stock ordering
Communication skills
Professional kitchen experience
Stock rotation
Time management
COSHH compliance

Full job description

Interview Process

The recruitment process will consist of the following stages:

Stage One: Formal interview on-site with the Director of Operations and Compliance and the Home Manager

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus
5.6 weeks annual leave
Stable and supportive leadership structure
Ongoing investment into the home and facilities
Clear learning and development opportunities
Support with relevant food hygiene and catering qualifications
On-site parking
Company events

Job Overview

The Chef is responsible for preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals that meet the dietary, nutritional and personal preferences of residents. The postholder will ensure that all meals are prepared safely and hygienically whilst maintaining the highest standards of food quality and presentation.

The Chef will work closely with the Home Manager and kitchen team to ensure residents receive meals that meet their assessed dietary requirements, including modified texture diets and specialist nutritional needs.

This role is based on a rota and will include shifts between 8:00am and 6:00pm, including weekends and bank holidays as required.

The Chef will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment and ensuring compliance with all food safety legislation, environmental health requirements and organisational policies.

The Chef will report to the Home Manager and Director of Operations and Compliance.

Roles and Responsibilities

Prepare, cook and present high-quality, nutritious meals for residents in accordance with planned menus.
Ensure meals meet individual dietary requirements, allergies, cultural preferences and modified texture diets in line with residents' care plans.
Plan and prepare attractive meals and desserts that promote good nutrition and hydration.
Supervise and support Kitchen Assistants, ensuring duties are allocated appropriately and completed to a high standard.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen, food preparation areas and storage facilities.
Ensure compliance with Food Safety, HACCP, COSHH, Environmental Health regulations and Food Standards Agency guidance at all times.
Monitor food temperatures, storage and stock rotation in accordance with food safety requirements.
Order food supplies, monitor stock levels and minimise food waste whilst maintaining budget awareness.
Ensure kitchen equipment is used safely and maintained in good working order, reporting any faults promptly.
Work collaboratively with the management and care teams to ensure residents receive an excellent dining experience.
Respond positively to residents' feedback and adapt menus where appropriate.
Assist with special events, celebrations and themed dining experiences within the home.
Complete all required food safety records accurately and in a timely manner.
Follow all infection prevention control procedures and maintain current Food Hygiene and Health & Safety knowledge.

Essential Skills and Qualities

Passion for producing nutritious, high-quality meals.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Ability to work calmly under pressure in a busy kitchen.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Good understanding of food safety legislation and kitchen hygiene.
Ability to manage workloads effectively and prioritise tasks.
Caring and compassionate approach, recognising the importance of mealtimes for residents' wellbeing.
Flexible approach to working shifts, weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

Previous experience as a Chef, Cook or Senior Cook.
Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain immediately).
Good understanding of food safety legislation and HACCP principles.
Experience preparing fresh, nutritious meals.
Ability to work independently and manage a busy kitchen.

Desirable:

Previous experience working within a residential care home, nursing home or healthcare setting.
Knowledge and understanding of modified texture diets (IDDSI framework) and specialist nutritional requirements.
Experience catering for older people and those living with dementia.
Previous experience supervising or managing a small kitchen team.
Relevant catering qualification (NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent).

Pay: From £13.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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