Chef Bank

Overview

Clarence Park Care Home

Contract:

Bank Salary: DOE Per Hour Shift Type:
Days Contracted hours: 0 Clarence Park Residential & Nursing Care Home in Weston-super-Mare offers compassionate short- and long-term care for up to 40 residents, including recovery, nursing, and palliative support.

We’re looking for a skilled Chef to join our care home team, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring our residents enjoy high-quality, well-balanced meals every day.

£ DOE per hour. Pension. Onsite Parking. Paid DBS. Uniform Provided. 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract).

Why This Role Matters:
As Chef, you’ll do more than just cook—you’ll be crafting meals that provide comfort, nourishment, and joy to our residents.

Your expertise in the kitchen will help create a welcoming atmosphere where food is something everyone looks forward to.

• Meal Preparation:
  Prepare, cook, and serve both hot and cold meals, ensuring they meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.
• Menu Planning:
  Work closely with the Head Chef to plan menus that provide a balanced, nutritious diet, making the most of fresh, available ingredients.
• Kitchen Management:
  Take charge of day-to-day kitchen management, organizing and controlling food production within budget while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Record Keeping:
  Maintain accurate records of food supplies and monitor freezer and fridge temperatures to ensure food safety and quality.
• Stock Management:
  Ensure proper stock rotation, assist in ordering supplies, check deliveries, and conduct stock valuations as needed.
• Health & Safety:
  Uphold statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
• Cleaning & Maintenance:
  Ensure all crockery and equipment are cleaned and stored properly and oversee the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.

• Culinary
  
  Qualifications:
  
  City & Guilds 706 1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards).
• Team Player:
  Ability to work effectively within a team to achieve common goals.
• Food Hygiene:
  Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, ensuring you understand and implement best practices in food safety.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Good communication skills to liaise with team members and understand residents’ dietary needs.
• Initiative:
  Ability to work independently and take the lead in the kitchen, when the Head Chef isn’t available.

• Specialized Food Preparation:
  Experience in preparing food for the specific needs of our residents.
• Care Environment
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience working in a care environment is beneficial but not essential.

You’ll be joining a values-led care home that’s part of the Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 100 care homes across the UK. We’re expanding rapidly and are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to our residents.

We believe in delivering care to the highest standard, and our five core values guide everything we do:
Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity. These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care.

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role in a growing and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Bring your culinary skills to our kitchen, where your meals will nourish, delight, and contribute to the well-being of those in our care.