Chef

Weekend Chef

Claremont House and Lodge, Caister on Sea

£12.40 per hour

20 hours every other weekend - Saturday and Sunday 7am - 5pm

Do you have a passion for preparing and cooking meals and want to help make a difference in people's lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our kitchen team in our lovely nursing home, Claremont House and Lodge, catering for 51 residents.

Claremont House is located in the seaside village of Caister-on-Sea in Norfolk. Originally opening its doors in 1996, the single-storey home offers specialised nursing care for the elderly. In 2009, a 24 bed specialist dementia unit opened in the grounds. Situated near to the coast, the home is centrally located close to amenities and the local bus route.

• Liaising with our residents to prepare a variety of home cooked meals in accordance with various allergy and dietary requirements.
• Supporting the head chef with menu writing, ordering and stock control.
• Using your creativity for our regular theme nights, where we prepare dishes from around the world.

The successful candidate will have experience in working in a professional kitchen, have good organisational skills and knowledge of good kitchen practices and food hygiene standards. City and Guilds or NVQ qualifications are preferred but not essential as they can be provided through our Academy.

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Level 2 and Level 3 in Food Production
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.

If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.