Care Home Chef Cook

2 weeks ago


Taunton, United Kingdom Elite Employment Full time

We are looking for a Chef/Cook to work closely with management and care staff to provide the residents with a balanced nutritious diet.

Applicants must have relevant qualifications and previous relevant experience, ideally gained in a residential elderly care home environment.

Duties include preparation, cooking and service of a range meals for our residents and staff whilst maintaining high standards of hygiene, kitchen equipment, health and safety, and record keeping.

Good spoken and written English is essential.

**Duties**:

- To control stocks and purchases, thereby allocating the quantities of materials.
- To maintain a balanced diet and varied menus.
- To be aware of the care users’ needs and dietary preferences.
- To maintain the kitchen equipment, as specified by respective manufacturers.
- To ensure that at the end of each shift, the kitchen is left in a clean and hygienic state.
- To actively contribute in the preparation and cooking of food and the cleaning of the kitchen area.
- To perform other such reasonable duties as may be required.

To be successful in this position you need to be a team player with good communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative. You will also need to be trained to NVQ level 2 in catering and hold a basic food hygiene certificate. Knowledgeof HACCP is essential.

The residents enjoy their snacks and cakes, so the ability to bake would be an advantage

Title: Health Care Home Chef Cook

Location: Taunton

**Salary**: £10.25

Hours: 30 hours per week



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