Care Home Chef

Westgate Healthcare Group; Braintree; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Care Home Chef (Bank) in Braintree, Essex. The role involves preparing meals for elderly residents, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and working collaboratively within a caring team. Applicants should have a Certificate Level II in Food Safety and Hygiene and prior experience in a relevant environment. Benefits include competitive pay and various employee discounts. This is a zero-hour contract position, encouraging flexible working while making a meaningful impact on residents' lives.

Benefits

Enhanced pay on bank holidays

Wagestream access for early wage withdrawal

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee recognition schemes

Support for additional qualifications

Qualifications

• The right to live and work in the UK.
• Previous experience in a similar role and setting like a care home or school.
• Knowledge of nutritional needs of older people.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold meals for residents according to their needs.
• Assist with planning seasonal menus.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Report all accidents to the Person-in-Charge.

Skills

Compassionate

Can-do attitude

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Certificate Level II in Food Safety and Hygiene

Job description

Care Home Chef (Bank) – Braintree, Essex

Location: Riverdale Care Home, 65 Duggars Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1BA

Hourly rate: £14.00 per hour

Hours: Zero hour contract

Shifts: to be discussed at interview

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a compassionate and caring Chef (bank) to join our family at Riverdale Care Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can‑do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

About the role:

• Prepare hot and cold meals for residents according to their needs and preferences
• Assist with planning seasonal menus
• Ensure compliance with the Health & Safety Policy and regulations
• Carry out checks in the kitchen as required to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, for example recording fridge temperatures
• Maintain a clean and hygienic environment, including washing and clearing up equipment
• Report all accidents and incidents to the Person-in-Charge of the home

About you:

• The right to live and work in the UK
• Previous experience in a similar role and setting (i.e. a care home or a school)
• Certificate Level II in Food Safety and Hygiene
• Knowledge of nutritional needs of older people
• Health and Safety and regulatory requirements
• A positive and flexible attitude towards work and the ability to work well in a team

Why work at Westgate?

• Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on bank holidays
• Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
• Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
• Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
• Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
• Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
• Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.