Chef (Care Home) – Ambleside Bank
Location: Ambleside Bank Nursing Home
Hours: 18 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 2 x 9-hour shifts, 7:30am–5:00pm
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
Ambleside Bank Nursing Home is looking for a Chef to join our friendly and dedicated catering team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and caring Chef who takes pride in preparing nutritious, varied and appetising meals for our residents. You will play an important role in ensuring residents enjoy high-quality food that reflects their individual preferences, dietary requirements and nutritional needs.
You will also work closely with the wider home team to create a welcoming dining experience and ensure the kitchen operates to a consistently high standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare and cook a variety of meals in line with the home’s menu.
- Prepare appealing, nutritious and well-balanced meals that reflect residents’ preferences, requests and special dietary requirements.
- Ensure all food is prepared, cooked and served safely and hygienically.
- Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
- Follow HACCP, COSHH, Health & Safety, Food Safety and Environmental Health requirements.
- Monitor cleaning schedules and ensure they are completed to the required standard.
- Order and receive food stocks from approved suppliers.
- Maintain effective stock rotation and minimise food waste.
- Monitor food quality and freshness.
- Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained in a safe and fully operational condition and report any faults promptly.
- Work positively with colleagues and contribute to a friendly and supportive team environment.
- Listen to residents’ and relatives’ feedback and respond positively to suggestions regarding the catering service.
- Attend resident and relative meetings where required.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding residents and staff.
- Complete all mandatory training and participate in supervision, training and appraisal.
- Promote the safeguarding and wellbeing of residents at all times.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Registered Manager.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in catering for approximately 25 or more covers, ideally within a care home or similar environment.
- Passionate about food and providing an excellent dining experience.
- Friendly, enthusiastic and approachable.
- A reliable and punctual team player.
- Well organised, with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
- Confident communicating with residents, relatives and colleagues.
- Comfortable with menu planning, food costing and basic budgeting.
- Knowledgeable about food hygiene and safe food preparation.
- Familiar with HACCP and COSHH requirements.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety and resident care.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Previous catering experience for a minimum of approximately 25 covers.
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Understanding of HACCP and COSHH.
- Good literacy, numeracy and budgeting skills.
- Experience of menu planning and costing.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
Why Join Ambleside Bank?
At Ambleside Bank, our catering team plays an important part in residents’ everyday lives. Mealtimes are more than simply providing food – they are an opportunity to create enjoyable experiences, encourage choice and promote residents’ wellbeing.
If you are a passionate Chef who would enjoy working in a warm, caring environment where your contribution genuinely makes a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to join the team at Ambleside Bank Nursing Home.
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Chef: 1 year (preferred)
- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
