Role Summary
Bank ChefCatering and Hospitality – Yarnley House Care Home (Contract: Bank). Salary: £14.50 per hour. Shift Type: Dayshift. Contracted hours: Bank. Our brand‑new, luxury service is set in a small village of Crow, very close to Ringwood. We provide quality Residential, Dementia, Nursing and Respite care for 72 residents. We’re looking for a skilled Chef to join our care home team, ensuring residents enjoy high‑quality, well‑balanced meals every day.
What We Offer
- £14.50 per hour
- Pension scheme
- Onsite parking
- Paid DBS
- Uniform provided
- 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full‑time contract)
Why This Role Matters
As Chef you’ll craft meals that provide comfort, nourishment, and joy to our residents, creating a welcoming atmosphere where food is something everyone looks forward to.
Responsibilities
- Meal preparation: prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold meals, ensuring they meet dietary needs and preferences of residents.
- Menu planning: work closely with the Head Chef to plan balanced, nutritious menus using fresh ingredients.
- Kitchen management: take charge of day‑to‑day kitchen management, organising and controlling food production within budget while maintaining high cleanliness and hygiene standards.
- Record keeping: maintain accurate records of food supplies, monitor freezer and fridge temperatures to ensure food safety and quality.
- Stock management: ensure proper stock rotation, assist in ordering supplies, check deliveries, and conduct stock valuations as needed.
- Health & safety: uphold statutory health & safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
- Cleaning & maintenance: ensure all crockery and equipment are cleaned and stored properly and oversee overall cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.
Qualifications & Skills
- Culinary qualifications: City & Guilds 706 “1 & 2” or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards).
- Team player: ability to work effectively within a team to achieve common goals.
- Food hygiene: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, understanding and implementing best practices in food safety.
- Communication skills: good communication skills to liaise with team members and understand residents’ dietary needs.
- Initiative: ability to work independently and take the lead in the kitchen when the Head Chef is unavailable.
Desired Experience
- Specialised food preparation: experience in preparing food for the specific needs of residents.
- Care environment experience: experience working in a care environment is beneficial but not essential.
About Us
You’ll be joining a values‑led care home that is part of the Care Concern Group, a family‑owned provider with over 130 care homes across the UK. We are expanding rapidly and are committed to delivering high‑quality care and support to our residents.
Our five core values: Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity.
If you’re passionate about cooking and want to make a real difference in the lives of our residents, we would love to have you join our team.
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