Care Home Chef/Cook

The Chef is responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the catering service at Worthington Lake Care Home. This role ensures the provision of high-quality, nutritious meals that meet the needs and preferences of service users, while maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, safety, stock control and cost management.

The post holder will also play a key role in leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team, ensuring compliance with all statutory and organisational requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Catering & Food Preparation

• Prepare menus in consultation with service users, taking into account preferences, special diets and nutritional needs
• Prepare and serve all meals in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and Worthington Lake Care Home standards for food hygiene, storage and temperature control
• Ensure all catering ingredients and equipment are purchased within budgetary constraints
• Manage waste effectively
• Regularly seek feedback from service users and plan changes accordingly

Stock & Equipment Management

• Order appropriate levels of supplies from specified suppliers in line with Worthington Lake Care Home procedures
• Maintain strict control over catering costs
• Operate an efficient stock control system
• Ensure all equipment is used with care in accordance with supplier instructions and training
• Ensure all equipment is kept in good working order and report faults immediately
• Withdraw any unsafe equipment from use without delay

Safeguarding & Communication

• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of individuals supported by the service
• Attend regular meetings to stay informed of views, expectations and operational updates

Benefits

• £15 per hour
• Bereavement leave
• Ongoing training and development
• Bespoke induction
• Complimentary meals, drinks and snacks throughout your shift
• Free parking
• Salary Sacrifice scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• EAP Wellbeing programme

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