Job Details

Kitchen

Job Title: Chef
Reference Number: HCPA001271
Company Name: Manage Care Home Ltd - Burleigh House
Shifts Available: Evenings , Days , Weekends
Location: Baldock
Type of Care Provider: Care Home
Supporting individuals with: Dementia , Older Adults , Physical Disability
Pay/Salary: £13.00 - £14.10 Per Hour
Hours of Work: 36 Hours Per Week + Every other weekend. Shift times: 07:00 to 18:30 / 07:00 - 15:00 / 10:00 - 18:30 - flexible hours available
Driving Required: No
Contract Type: Full Time Contract, Part Time Contract

About the Company

Based in Baldock, Hertfordshire, we are an “award-winning” residential home which specialises in dementia care. We attain the highest levels of service throughout the home, including in our Catering Team of 4 Chefs/Kitchen Assistants. We know our staff are our greatest asset and by joining our quality Catering Team you will be given opportunity and responsibility as we are committed to offering our staff the chance to fulfil their career ambitions – all in a friendly, fun and enjoyable environment.

Why should I apply for this Chef job?

As a Chef you will receive:

Overtime rate for extra hours worked
Your birthday off paid
Full training
Opportunity to complete your qualifications
Access to Care Professional Academy
Free uniform
Company pension scheme
Free meals on shift
Treats from the director
Change to win a "Golden Ticket" from the Manager

Care Professional Academy Rewards include:

Hertfordshire based Rewards
Student Discount Packages
Access to a Student Card - usually exclusive to university students!
Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more.
Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.

What does this Chef job involve?

To prepare and cook a balanced, nutritious diet within a controlled hygienic environment.
To control systems of food allocation to minimise wastage
To cook and serve meals to a high standard.
To be aware of the residents’ needs and dietary preferences.
To ensure that the kitchen is clean after use and at the end of each shift, leave the kitchen in a clean and hygienic state with all cleaning schedule paperwork completed.
To prepare food using fresh ingredients, not reliant on ready-made meals.
To monitor stocks thereby allocating the quantities of materials.
To attend all in-house and external training courses deemed appropriate.

Am I the right person for this Chef job?

Previous experience of working within a commercial kitchen preferred, but not vital.
Catering qualifications preferred.