We are currently seeking a Chef/Housekeeper to join our warm and supportive team at our residential home for young adults and children with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about taking pride in creating delicious meals and maintaining a well-run welcoming home.
To be considered for this amazing position we would like you to:
- Have good values and treat residents with kindness and respect
- Have empathy and be non-judgemental
- Have a basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Have basic literacy and numeracy
- Have experience of working in a non-domestic catering environment including cleaning schedules, preferably in a care home
- Be a reliable member of the team and maintaining a high attendance record
- Be able to mix with residents, visitors, and members of staff
- Have a good health record with a clean and tidy appearance
- Can work unsupervised and use your own initiative
The candidate's general duties will include:
- Creating menus tailored around residents to ensure person-centred hospitality, working with fresh produce to create and deliver high quality and wholesome dishes.
- Assisting with all aspects of the catering services, including cleaning tasks, food preparation and stock control.
- To complete all kitchen records accurately, to ensure that temperature checks on the fridges and freezers and delivery temperatures are carried out at specified times and recorded.
- To contribute to the achievement of the House's standards for catering and housekeeping to ensure the effective operation of the kitchen
- Supporting and helping the residents and communicate any concerns to the line manager
- Assisting in the economic use of the materials
- Can commit to working weekdays and alternate weekends
About the company
We provide a robust induction and training; new employees enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits -
- Competitive salary
- Excellent training and career development opportunities
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- Employee wellbeing support
- A supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunities to make a genuine impact every day
Benefits:
- Onsite parking
- Meals provided
- Birthday Gift
- Christmas Gift
- Easter Treats
- Casual dress
- Refer a friend scheme (£250 per referral)
Experience:
- Cooking experience required
- Applicants with cooking qualification preferred
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, flexibility required where celebrations occur, e.g. Christmas, Birthdays and Eid.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you have a basic food hygiene certificate?
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Chef/Housekeeper
