Chef (Bank)

Aurem Care; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care home provider in Belper is seeking a dedicated individual for a cooking role to prepare meals and support overall food service. Applicants should have previous cooking experience, nutritional diet knowledge, and good communication skills. This position offers a flexible bank contract with a pay rate of £12.81 per hour, 28 days of annual leave, life insurance, and other benefits. Join a team that values care and excellence in daily operations.

Benefits

Pay rate: £12.81 per hour

28 Days Annual Leave

Life insurance

Free DBS/PVG

Free or discounted meals

Company pension

Flexible working hours

Free in-house training

Wagestream – Same-day pay

Qualifications

• Must have previous cooking experience.
• Knowledge of special and nutritional diets important.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor progress of assistants and trainees.
• Prepare special diet meals as instructed.
• Ensure a high level of service for all meal times.
• Assist with four weekly menu planning.

Skills

Previous cooking experience

Knowledge of special and nutritional diets

Good communication skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Teamwork and independence

Job description

Overview

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community? Do you enjoy cooking and have experience? Are you able to work alongside residents in a Care Home to cater for their meals?

What does the job role involve?

The role includes but is not limited to:

• To control and monitor the progress of assistants and trainees and inform the Head Chef accordingly of any training required.
• To maintain the standard of health and hygiene as instructed by the Head Chef.
• To prepare special diet meals in accordance with instructions from the care staff.
• To ensure a high level of service for all meal times.
• To complete all documentation relating to HACCP.
• To ensure report any defects to equipment to the Home Manager.
• To ensure good quality and portion control.
• Assist Head Chef with four weekly menu planning.
• To carry out all general duties and responsibilities in the absence of the Head Chef.
• To carry out any reasonable duties requested by senior staff that will aid and assist the smooth running of the home.
• Any ad hoc duties to meet service delivery for our residents and home.

What makes a successful candidate:

• Must have previous cooking experience
• Knowledge of special and nutritional diets
• Able to order and stock take
• Good communication skills
• Be able to follow and prioritise tasks and responsibilities
• Engage well with people we support in their continuing interests and supporting positive experiences
• Able to work well as part of a team and independently

What can we offer you in return for your hardwork and commitment?

• Bank contract, flexible working, option of working on weekdays and weekends.
• Pay rate: £12.81 per hour
• 28 Days Annual Leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time contracts)
• Life insurance
• Free DBS/PVG (T&C's apply)
• Free or discounted meals
• Free parking
• Company pension
• Wagestream – Same-day pay
• Our employee assist programme – healthcare and mental health support
• Free in house training via our elearning platform, your Hippo, in addition to our fully funded apprenticeship courses.
• Yearly salary review
• Being part of an organisation where empowering and valuing our people is fundamental to everything we do

Please Note: Aurem Care is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

Why join us?

Aurem Care have been awarded for the prestigious ‘Top 20 Care Home Group’ accolade by carehome.co.uk, celebrating our commitment to excellence in care across the UK.

Our homes are all about people caring about people, we believe our care homes should be happy homes for loved ones.

Our team play an important role in our homes, to ensure that our values are lived and embraced every day.

Diversity, Integrity, Fun, Committed and Connecting

If these are values that resonate with you and you’re looking for a rewarding job in making a real difference to the lives of our amazing residents, then we want to hear from you now!