Regional Chef

Careline Lifestyles (UK) Limited

Newcastle upon Tyne

Competitive Salary

Full Time - Monday to Friday

About Us:

Careline Lifestyles is a leading independent provider of high-quality nursing and residential care, specialising in acquired brain injuries, neurological, mental health needs, learning and physical disabilities for persons over 18 years of age in addition to providing nursing, residential and social care for the elderly, based in the Northeast of England.

Careline Lifestyle (UK) Limited are based in the Northeast of England with homes in:

       Morpeth

       Fawden

       Jarrow

       Newcastle

       Gateshead

       Durham

       Bishop Auckland

       Hartlepool

We are looking for an experienced Chef to join our team. The role is regional and is to assist in delivery and the preparation and production of food alongside the dining experience coupled with food ordering and stock management.

As an organisation we are incredibly passionate regarding the food experience that all our residents receive and believe in prioritising and providing investment and training to ensure we create the best teams capable of delivering a sector leading service and offer.

We are looking for and outstanding chef who has a passion for cooking and who want to help deliver great menus.

We offer you a great range of benefits, which include:

• Work/Life Balance - work 5/7 days with no evening work
• You will have the opportunity to use all your chef skills - not just one specialism
• Free onsite parking
• Free uniform
• Free meals on duty
• NEST workplace pension contributions

Reporting into the Head of Commissioning you will be:

• Assisting in every aspect of the catering operation within the home for residents and team members, delivering a high-quality service and dining experience in line with all health, safety & hygiene requirements.
• Delivering varied, nutritious and appetising menu options for our residents, taking into account of any special dietary needs, allergen information and retaining records for inspection purposes.
• Working week which offers an exceptional work life balance with social flexible hours
• Liaising with approved suppliers to ensure efficient delivery of orders, in line with the company policy and procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and budget control.
• Assisting with the Food Safety Management System including COSHH Management and cleaning rota, to ensure the regular cleaning of all kitchen areas, equipment and appliances to meet the high standards of cleanliness necessary in food storage, preparation and service areas.
• Practicing safe systems of work across the range of tasks and in line with the Food Safety Management Systems, by assessing risk and having due regard for personal safety of residents, visitors and team members.

To succeed you will be:

• A team player with good interpersonal skills
• Energetic, Approachable, and hard-working
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Strong communicator and influencer
• Driven and motivated and believe in quality care
• Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference in everything that they do

Shift Pattern:

       Rolling rota (including weekends) - working 5 out of 7 days

• 8am - 5pm
• 8-hour shift
• Day shift

Rate of Pay & Benefits:

• £12.47 per hour
• Paid training provided
• Paid Mileage
• Paid Holidays
• Pension Scheme

Ready to be fuelled? Apply today.