Chef/ Cook

Based in our clients East Ayrshire care home with the highest attainable grade. £13 per hour, 3 shifts per week (over the 7 days) between 7am-5pm. 

Role & Responsibilities:

• The position of chef/cook is one of the most important roles in any care home. There are many legal requirements of chef/cooks and chefs and much legislation must be complied with on a day to day basis.
• The chef/cook is responsible for the feeding, health and safety and future well being of staff and service users over a 28 day cycle.
• The chef/cook has a number of direct preparation, chef/cooking and serving responsibilities and is also responsible for ensuring kitchen assistants perform their roles correctly and with reference to COSHH and RIDDOR legislations
• The chef/cook is responsible for instigating and following the company systems

Working in a Care Home as a Chef can be a challenging, however, a very rewarding role to undertake. Whilst you still have the challenge of ensuring the food you prepare is of a high standard, the hours of work are more sociable and allows you to have a better “work, life balance”. 

You will need to know how to adapt meals to make them suitable for residents with different dietary needs and be skilled at creating healthy balanced meals for everyone. You will be aware and responsible for ensuring that good nutritional meals are served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. As well as preparing and cooking meals you may be responsible for managing and ordering supplies, menu creation and ensuring the kitchen and equipment meets all health and safety requirements.

Ideally, you should have some previous experience working within a Care Home or in a commercial kitchen with a relevant SVQ/ NVQ qualification in food preparation or cooking. Enjoy working as part of a team, in a busy, fast paced environment with a passion for providing the very best dining experience for our residents. They do like to enquire about their meals, therefor, excellent communication skills and sensitivity to their needs is essential.

What we can offer you:

* Flexible, Full-Time Shifts, 30 Hours Per Week Rota, 3 days from 7
* £13.00 per hour
* Fantastic Induction Programme & On-Going Training & Support 
* 28 Days Annual Leave Inclusive Of Bank Holidays
* Free Company Uniform 
* Free Parking On-Site 
* Workplace Pension Scheme 

To Apply:

If you feel that you have the qualifications, skills and experience to excel in this post, then we would love to hear from you. Simply apply online and we will be in touch to discuss the role with you in more detail. 

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Closing Date

30-06-2025

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