The Hamptons Care Home is a privately-run residential care home looking for a genuine interest in working within a caring environment to become our chef. There is one role available.
Shift: 7.30 am - 4 pm, 5 days over 7. So one weekend on and one weekend off.
Role Outline:
- Recognising the important role that food and taste have in enhancing our residents’ lives
- Taking care to cater for residents’ individual dietary needs and preferences
- Creatively preparing nutritious, appetising and well-presented dishes at every mealtime
Job Description:
- Create weekly menus for the day-to-day meals of the home. A three-week menu plan must be made available to the residents. These menus must be of a well-balanced diet, and the exact description of food must be given (this isn’t always possible)
- Prepare and cook all meals required at the scheduled outlined times and ensure the kitchen and preparation areas are left tidy.
- Understand the importance of making adjustments to food items to accommodate any allergies or specific dietary requirements
- Complete a record of the routine cleaning in the kitchen area, as per the home’s cleaning schedule
- Clean food preparation and storage areas, all kitchen equipment, including cooker and tray rack, as determined by law and company policy/cleaning schedule.
- Keep a check on the cleanliness and defrosting of freezers and fridges. Fridges are to be cleaned daily, and freezers defrosted as the cleaning schedule dictates or is necessary.
- Record temperatures twice daily of fridges and once daily on the freezers
- Record the temperature of food before service and ensure it has reached the correct temperature
- Ensure stock is rotated accordingly and notify the administrator of any requirements
- Awareness of and responsibilities to the Environmental Health Acts
Essentials:
- Able to communicate effectively at all levels and be a team player
- Has knowledge of nutritional value in food for the elderly
- Has previous experience working in the care setting
- Holds a current Food Hygiene certificate
- Has a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check and Adult First
Join The Hamptons family!
We are a family-run business with strong company values (Support, Passion, Attention, Dedication & Empathy) at the heart of what we do here. We are passionate about enhancing the lives of our service users and staff alike. We support our staff in every aspect of their role and are dedicated to making the workplace a happy environment. We feel you’ll be a brilliant addition to our team if you share these values. Apply today and see how we can help you put the care back into your career.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £12.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
