We are looking for an experienced, caring and dedicated Chef or Kitchen Manager to join our catering team in a beautiful elderly care home in Guildford.
Vacancy Ref: PK62137, Care Home Chef
- Full time, permanent position
- 16.50+ per hour
- 40 hours per week across 4 days
- 7am to 5pm shifts
- Support of Kitchen Assistants on shift
The Care Home was purpose-built to provide outstanding facilities in a quiet and attractive area of Guildford, yet still close to the town centre. The spacious kitchen has modern appliances and everything you could ask for in order to provide tasty home-cooked meals for the residents.
As the Chef you will be in charge of the kitchen team and lead the Cooks and Kitchen Assistants to create balanced and nutritious meals. You will work to create inspiring mealtimes for all residents at the home, catering to all preferences and dietary requirements, using local and fresh produce where possible.
Chef candidates will ideally have a Food Hygiene Certificateand previous experience of working in a Care Home, School or similar environment. A good understanding of Health and Safety and COSHH guidelines is essential. You will need to be aware and conversant with the relevant Health and Safety at Work, Environmental Health, and Food and Hygiene regulations. Previous Care Home and IDDSI experience would be advantageous.
The role would suit an experienced Care Home Sous-Chef looking to build on existing managerial skills or an established Head Chef or Kitchen Manager tired of the traditionally unsociable hours.
What we can offer the new Head Chef
- 16.50+ per hour starting salary
- 40 hours per week (7am-5pm shifts)
- Free on-site parking
- Ongoing training and development
- Excellent support and a fun-loving, dedicated team
For more information on this Care Home Chef position please call Phil King on (phone number removed).
