Chef

Pure Care are seeking an experienced and dedicated Cook or Chef to join the catering team at a purpose-built Care Home in the Thamesmead area. The core responsibilities will be to deliver high quality, fresh, home cooked meals for the residents, working in an extremely rewarding setting.

Key details – Vacancy Reference PK62155 (Chef)

* £13.50 per hour

* 7am-5pm shifts (with an element of flexibility)

* Support of 2 Kitchen Assistants on each shift

This role is working in a purpose-built Elderly Home that is a part of an award winning, nationwide care company that has a strong history of supporting and developing their staff. Candidates will ideally have a valid Food Hygiene Certificate and previous experience of working in a Care Home, School or similar environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

This is a full time, permanent Chef position paying an initial £13.50+ per hour on a 38 hours per week contract. The shifts are 7am-5pm however with an element of flexibility, and the Chef has the help of 2 dedicated Kitchen Assistants on each shift.

If you have previous experience as a Chef, Cook or Sous Chef and want to work in an extremely rewarding environment then apply now

Care Home Cook / Chef Main Duties:

* Responsibility for the catering services within the Home

* Cook using fresh ingredients made from scratch as much as possible

* Prepare weekly food rotas and menus, paying particular attention to any special dietary requirements

* Have a full understanding of Health & Safety as well as Food Hygiene issues, COSHH, and working within the guidelines relating to cross infection

For more information on the Care Home Chef role please call Phil on (phone number removed)