Chef​/Cook - Chandos Lodge Care Home

Overview

Chandos Lodge Care Home is looking for a CHEF/COOK to join our friendly and dedicated team who share our company values and commitment to our residents that call Chandos Lodge 'Home'.

Contracted

Hours:

38.5 hours (Alternate Weekends). Working Hours 7am-6pm.

• To provide wholesome, nutritious meals for our residents following a four weekly rotating menu.
• Cater for special dietary requirements, such as modified texture meals following the IDDSI framework, religious preferences, fortification, diabetes, and other needs.
• All temperature records are kept up to date along with cleaning rotas and all food safety requirements.
• Minimise waste and adhere to the company's policies and procedures.
• Supervise kitchen assistants, order stock/ manage kitchen.
• Ensure that the kitchen area is always kept clean and tidy.

• Passion for producing high quality meals from fresh ingredients.
• Share our commitment to provide the quality of care that our residents deserve.
• Home baked cakes and biscuits are cooked every day, and wherever possible all desserts are cooked in the home.
• Experience in healthcare is not essential but is preferred; training will be given.

• Experience in a similar environment preferred.
• Food hygiene certificate (Level 2 & above or similar).
• Understanding of Safer Foods Better Business.
• Experience with varying dietary requirements and empathy towards elderly residents.
• Willingness to progress your career in this rewarding environment.

• Free uniform
• Weekend Fortnight rota
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Paid mandatory training
• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• On-site parking
• Career progression
• Funded training opportunities*
• Refer a friend scheme*
• * Terms apply

If this is you and you want to join a successful and growing organisation, we look forward to hearing from you.

An enhanced DBS will be required, the cost of which will be met by Clarendon Care Group Ltd, subject to terms & conditions.

If you are invited to interview for this position you will be asked to fill in our application form and provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.