Chef Bank

Catering and Hospitality - Clarence Park Care Home Contract: BankSalary: £12.21 per hourShift type: DaysContracted 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. What We Offer £12.21 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 craft meals that provide comfort, nourishment, and joy to our residents, creating a welcoming atmosphere where food is something everyone looks forward to. What You’ll Do 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, organising 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. Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications 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. 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. Desired Experience Specialised 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. About Us 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. Our five core values guide everything we do: Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Management and Manufacturing Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr