Care Home Chef

Care Home Chef / Cook
Annan
£14.85 per hour | £18,532.80 per annum | 24 Hours per Week | Permanent | No Sponsorship or Visa Switch Available

A well-established care home in the Annan area is looking for an experienced and motivated Chef / Cook to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking for others and can take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, preparing nutritious, varied and appetising meals for residents.

What we are offering:

• Permanent contract - 24 hours per week
• 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Working 3 shifts per week on a rolling rota:
• Week 1: Monday, Saturday and Sunday
• Week 2: Monday, Thursday and Friday
• Competitive rate of £14.85 per hour
• Annual salary of £18,532.80
• Additional hours may be available when required
• A supportive working environment
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents through good-quality, home-cooked food

Roles and responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals for residents
• Cater for individual dietary requirements, allergies and preferences
• Assist with menu planning to ensure meals are nutritious, varied and balanced
• Order and manage food supplies within budget
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety
• Keep the kitchen and food preparation areas clean, organised and well maintained
• Ensure all relevant food safety and hygiene regulations are followed

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience working as a Chef or Cook
• Experience working in a care home or similar setting is desirable
• Experience of working independently and managing a kitchen
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Previous supervisory experience would be advantageous
• City & Guilds or other relevant catering qualification is desirable
• PVG membership or willingness to undergo the required checks
• Full eligibility to work in the UK (NO SPONSORSHIP OR VISA SWITCH AVAILABLE)

To apply now or for further details, please follow the link below.

Alternatively, please call Katrusia Prodywus at PSR Solutions on 07949 538342.

Please note any offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG/Access NI check and employment reference checks in addition to verification of UK professional registration (if applicable), right to work in the UK and Occupational Health clearance.

PSR Solutions is an equal opportunities recruiter and applications are welcome from anyone meeting the specified criteria regardless of age, gender, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation or any other personal circumstances.

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