Chef/Cook – Brookdale Nursing Home

Overview

Brookdale nursing home is looking for a Chef/Cook to join our friendly and dedicated team who share our company values and commitment to our residents that call Brookdale ‘Home’. Contracted Hours: 36-44 hours, Alternate Weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide wholesome, nutritious meals for residents following a four-weekly rotating menu.
• Cater for special dietary requirements, such as modified texture meals following the IDDSI framework, religious preferences, fortification, diabetes, and other needs.
• Keep all temperature records up to date, along with cleaning rotas and all food safety requirements.
• Minimise waste and adhere to the company’s policies and procedures.
• Supervise kitchen assistants, order stock/manage kitchen, and ensure the kitchen area is always clean and tidy.
• Receive ongoing training and career development support.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment (healthcare experience is preferred but not essential).
• Hold a food hygiene certificate (Level 2 and above or equivalent).
• Understanding of Safer Food Better Business.
• Experience of varying dietary requirements.
• Empathy towards elderly residents and a desire to progress within this rewarding environment.

Benefits

• Free uniform
• Weekend Fortnight rota
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid mandatory training
• 5.6 weeks of annual leave
• On-site parking
• Career progression
• Funded training opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Enhanced DBS cost (to be met as applicable)

An enhanced DBS will be required, with cost met by the employer, subject to terms & conditions. If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.

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