Chef - Part Time

Gold Care Homes; Southall; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Southall is looking for a Kitchen Manager to oversee all kitchen operations. You will implement and maintain high kitchen standards, recruit and train the kitchen team, and prepare nutritious menus for residents. The role offers £14.50 per hour, employee recognition awards, and access to training and development opportunities.

Benefits

£14.50 per hour

Monthly employee recognition awards

Regular team outings

Company pension

Discounted offers for staff

Refer a friend incentive scheme

Industry-recognised training and development

Mentorship from team

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and supervision.
• Understanding of hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
• Ability to manage budgets and stock levels.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain all aspects of the kitchen.
• Recruit and train kitchen staff effectively.
• Supervise kitchen colleagues and develop their skills.
• Conduct monthly kitchen audits.
• Prepare balanced and nutritious menus for residents.

Job description

About our Home:

Nestled in a peaceful residential setting, Norwood Green Care Home features 92 comfortable bedrooms, beautiful gardens, social lounges, and a cinema. Our personalised care plans, excellent facilities, daily activities, and nutritious meals provide everything you need for a fulfilling life.

What you will do:

• To implement and maintain all aspects of the kitchen. For example: menus, hygiene, health and safety, cleaning schedules and waste control, ensuring the kitchen team are trained and supported in all areas.
• The recruitment of the kitchen team promptly and in-line with company policy to ensure adequate staffing levels at all times.
• To supervise and develop all kitchen colleagues to maximise their potential.
• To ensure that colleagues undertake and maintain their mandatory and regulatory training.
• To undertake personal development reviews for all kitchen colleagues in line with company policy.
• To complete monthly audits for the kitchen reporting any findings to the home manager.
• To prepare menus for the residents taking into account the content, balance, colour and nutritional values, in line with agreed budget.
• To consult with residents on a regular basis to ensure that their needs and choices are being met.
• To attend resident/relative meetings.
• To maintain the agreed stock levels of food.
• To implement and maintain an agreed deep cleaning schedule for the kitchen.
• To carry out stock takes at the end of each month.
• To implement four weekly rota.
• To work within agreed budget guidelines on staff costs and consumables and to co-operate in any action necessary to keep within budget.

What we’ll do for you!

• £14.50 per hour
• Monthly employee recognition awards.
• Regular team outings.
• Company pension.
• Access to perk box with discounted offers for staff.
• Refer a friend incentive scheme – Up to £250 T&Cs apply.
• Industry‑recognised training and development are offered and encouraged.
• Mentorship/buddying from our friendly team.