Based in Monmouth, as Chef / Cook, you will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef in the leadership of a busy kitchen preparing homely high-quality food in a care home with 96 beds in an efficient, hygienic and creative manner.
Job hours will be 7:00 to 17:00-18:00 with every other weekend off and no split shifts.
Just some of the day to day responsibilities will include:
Prepare and cook a variety of fresh nutritious meals and other refreshments, ensuing a nutritional and balanced diet
Creating menus which has a choice of a vegetarian and/or meat dish
Ensure the food is presented to a high creative standard
To lead and mentor the catering team
Ensuring high levels of hygiene, health and safety and cleanliness throughout the kitchen and food store areas
To make sure that all food at point of serving is of the highest quality
To be involved in the design, budget and cost control of all food menus
To constantly check the quality of the food being served to family members
To control stock rotation to ensure the kitchen and food stores are always well stocked
Prepare a range of delicious soft meals, putting the joy back into food, designed for those with swallowing difficulties
Just some of the job benefits at Gibraltar Nursing Home:
Every other weekend off
No split shifts
No evening work
Excellent Hourly Rate
Bank Holiday Enhancement
Eligible for a Blue Light Card
Free DBS
Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
Automatic enrolment on to our pension scheme
Fully funded CPD accredited training programme provided for all team members
A 24/7 specialist welfare help line for guidance & support
Experience:
Food and Hygiene Level 2
Preferred minimum 3 years' experience working in a kitchen
Team leadership
Planning and budgeting
Stock control and budgeting experience
Previous care home experience an advantage but not essential
Joining our team not only offers competitive benefits and career opportunities but also the chance to profoundly impact the lives of those we care for.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.25 per hour
Benefits:
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme
Store discount
Work Location: In person
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