Job Description

Chef/Cook - Woking

15 -18 per hour depending on experience | Full-time | Part-time | Permanent

CHD Living - Creating Happiness Daily

At

CHD Living

, we've been delivering compassionate, family-centered care since 1984, proudly serving communities across Surrey, Hampshire, and South London. With nearly 40 years of experience, we are excited to open

Willow Grange

, our brand-new care home in

Woking

, and we're looking for a passionate and experienced

Chef

to join our team. This is due to open between December and January (subject to CQC registration).

We know that an army marches on its stomach - and while our residents may not be marching anymore,

nutrition is just as crucial to their health and wellbeing

as it's ever been. That's why we're looking for someone who truly loves food, has a creative flair in the kitchen, and is experienced in preparing meals for individuals with

specialist dietary requirements

.

As our

Chef

, you'll play a vital role in ensuring that our residents enjoy a

varied, seasonal menu

that caters to their nutritional needs. You'll have the freedom to get creative with dishes, mix things up, and create meals that not only nourish but also bring joy. And while we encourage creativity, you'll need to consider dietary requirements at all times, ensuring every meal is both delicious and suitable.

You'll have control over your

stock ordering

and

menu planning

, with the responsibility to manage budgets and maintain stock levels, all while adhering to

health and safety regulations

. Working in care means your culinary talents have a deeper purpose - you'll be helping to keep our residents healthy and happy, and building meaningful connections with those you're cooking for.

You will need:

to be motivated, reliable and have excellent communication skills be able to work well in a team to respect and care for all residents as individuals, ensuring that their personal choices and preferences are respected and that individual dignity is respected at all times to perform delegated tasks as instructed by the Home Manager so as to promote improvements in service .

Qualifications

NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent catering certificate
To hold intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate

If you do not have the required criteria but have knowledge of a catering/kitchen service and have a genuine interest in working within a care environment, we will be happy to work with you to help you become an excellent Cook!

What we are offering:

5.6 weeks annual leave Employee Assistance Programme Free meal per shift Free, face-to-face & interactive training Career development and opportunities NEST pension plan Free DBS check
Refer a friend scheme
Long service reward scheme
*subject to Ts & Cs

Apply now to join a team that's not just about care - but about Creating Happiness Daily.

CHD Living is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults as its number one priority and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As per our Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, we are an equal opportunities employer. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: 15.00-18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Pyrford GU22: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Chef: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person