Chef

Description:

On behalf of a lovely charity-run Care Home for the elderly in Dorking, Pure Care are now seeking an experienced and dedicated Cook or Chef to join their catering team on a full time, permanent contract. The core responsibilities will be to deliver high quality, fresh, home cooked meals for the residents, working in an extremely rewarding setting.

Key details – Vacancy Reference PK61385 (Chef)

This is a full time, permanent Chef position paying an initial £13.75+ per hour Weekdays and £14.50+ per hour at Weekends. The shifts are variable (either 7:30am-2:30pm or 12:30pm-7:30pm or can be combined for a long day) on an average of 35 hours per week contract with the help of a dedicated Kitchen team.

This role is working in an intimate 40 bedded Elderly Home that is a part of an award winning care company that has a strong history of supporting and developing their staff. Candidates will ideally have a valid Food Hygiene Certificate and previous experience of working in a Care Home, School or similar environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

A good understanding of Health and Safety and COSHH guidelines is required within the Chef role. Qualifications within Catering/Hospitality/Professional Cookery would be looked upon favourably but are not essential.

If you have previous experience as a Chef, Cook or Sous Chef and want to work in an extremely rewarding environment then apply now!

Care Home Cook / Chef Main Duties:

* Responsibility for the catering services within the Home

* Cook using fresh ingredients made from scratch as much as possible

* Prepare weekly food rotas and menus, paying particular attention to any special dietary requirements

* Have a full understanding of Health & Safety as well as Food Hygiene issues, COSHH, and working within the guidelines relating to cross infection

What we can offer the new Cook / Chef

* Competitive rates of pay

* Contributory Pension Scheme

* Ongoing training and development

* Extensive employee benefits scheme

* Excellent support and a fun-loving, dedicated team

For more information on the Care Home Chef role please call Phil on (phone number removed)