Chef

1 week ago

ClactononSea, Essex, United Kingdom tendring meadows care home Full time £12,000 per year

Our home is currently undergoing an improvement plan and refurbishment to progress the home to a much higher standard. As part of this challenging process, we are looking for candidates who are willing to provide the care and support required to achieve ours aims.

As you will be working within the care home, it is important that you have good communication skills, both to communicate with the team but also the people that live here.

You will have similar previous Chef experience within in a similar role within a similar sized property.

Tendring Meadows Residential Home is situated in the lovely countryside of Tendring Green, offering peaceful surroundings in the home. Tendring Meadows offers a large green garden for the residents can use any time they please. Tendring Meadows is spilt in to 4 sections across 2 levels in the home, depending on the individual needs of your loved one offering up to 46 rooms. Tendring Meadows offers each resident personalised care, within a homely environment that is tailored to support adults with dementia, Learning Disability, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment.

Experience in catering for up to 45 residents is desirable but not essential.

  • You will be responsible in maintaining an environmentally clean and workable environment.
  • Duties will be to cook a choice of quality meals which are nutritionally balanced whilst utilising quality fresh produce in both menu planning and completion.
  • Applicants must be able to stock take and order supplies and be familiar with stock rotation.
  • Applicants must be able to work to Budgets, be aware of the 'Safer Food Better Business' policy advertised by the Food Standards Agency and hold a Food Hygiene Certificate.
  • Fresh cakes and baking required as part of the remit.
  • You will be responsible in maintaining an environmentally clean and workable environment. Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene throughout the kitchen.
  • Participate in menu planning and development, contributing creative ideas for new dishes.
  • Ensure that all food production meets quality standards and is served in a timely manner.
  • Train new kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques, food safety practices, and kitchen protocols.
  • Monitor inventory levels of ingredients and supplies, assisting with ordering as needed.
  • Food Safety Level 3 Qualified.

Experience:

  • Proven experience in a similar role within a restaurant or hospitality setting is essential.
  • Strong culinary skills with knowledge of various cooking techniques and food preparation methods.
  • Familiarity with food safety regulations and best practices is required.
  • Excellent communication skills with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
  • A passion for culinary arts and commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences. If you are enthusiastic about cooking and have the necessary skills to thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

In Return:

  • You will be part of an evolving service that is making positive steps forward for the people that we support.
  • You will have the opportunity to participate in the NEST pension scheme
  • Free onsite parking
  • On going training is provided
  • Opportunity to participate in the home's events
  • Company Incentives

Working Hours – 40 Hours Per Week. 7am - 5pm, working every other weekend. This role will include the cover of colleagues Annual Leave and Sickness when required.

A clear DBS will be required and due to the location of the service drivers are preferable or you must have a reliable form of transport.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £12.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Clacton-on-Sea: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Cooking: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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