Bank Chef – Care Home Kitchen Lead & Trainer

Welfordhc; SHREWSBURY; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A quality care home provider in Shrewsbury is seeking a Bank Chef to assist in food preparation and cooking for residents. This role involves covering for holidays and absences. Responsibilities include training junior staff, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations, and maintaining kitchen standards. The ideal candidate will preferably have experience in a healthcare setting and a willingness to achieve NVQ Level 2 in Catering. Excellent benefits include ongoing training, enhanced pay, and free DBS uniform.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Enhanced overtime pay

Free DBS

Free Uniform

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting is an advantage, such as nursing homes or hospitals.
• Must be willing to work towards NVQ Level 2 in Catering.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and cooking following menus prepared by the Head Chef.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Supervise and help train junior catering staff.

Skills

Catering knowledge

Health & Safety awareness

Training junior staff

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering

Job description

A quality care home provider in Shrewsbury is seeking a Bank Chef to assist in food preparation and cooking for residents. This role involves covering for holidays and absences. Responsibilities include training junior staff, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations, and maintaining kitchen standards. The ideal candidate will preferably have experience in a healthcare setting and a willingness to achieve NVQ Level 2 in Catering. Excellent benefits include ongoing training, enhanced pay, and free DBS uniform.