Chef (Bank)

1 month ago


Didcot, United Kingdom Valerian Court Care Home Full time

Valerian Court Care Home is looking to appoint a Chef (Bank).

As Cook, you will work alongside the Head Chef to deliver a high quality of food to our residents and ensure the kitchen operates in a timely manner.

Chef (Bank) Contract

  • £12.50 per hour
  • Zero House Contract 
  • Pension
  • 5.6 weeks annual leave
  • Onsite parking
  • DBS

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
Required

  •                                     City & Guilds 706 1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards)
  •                                     Team player.
  •                                     Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
  •                                     Good communication skills.
  •                                     Ability to work on own initiative

Desired

  •                                     Experience of food preparation for the relevant Service User group.
  •                                     Experience working in a care environment would be advantageous but not a deal-breaker.

Main Responsibilities 

  •                                     Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold meals, as and when required.
  •                                     Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks
  •                                     Conduct Basic Food Hygiene training for all care staff involved in handling and delivery of food.
  •                                     Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.
  •                                     Maintain accurate records of food supplies, and freezer/fridge temperatures.
  •                                     Ensure stock rotation. 
  •                                     Assist in the ordering of stocks and checking of deliveries
  •                                     Ensure statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
  •                                     Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately

Valerian Court Care Home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating over 70 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.

Please submit your application to our recruitment team and we will aim to respond as soon as possible.


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