Job Description

Sutherlands Care Home, Wymondham, Norfolk

Chef -Salary to be discussed at interview.

5 days a week working alternate weekends, 7.00am - 3.00pm

Ensuring that residents have a nutritious and well-balanced diet is a crucial part of providing support at Sutherlands Care Home. This is a role which really makes a difference to the lives of others. We are looking to appoint a chef with a personable and warm approach, who is motivated and passionate about the quality of the food they offer, and who has a genuine interest in the wellbeing of our residents.

As a chef at Sutherlands you will be responsible for ensuring that all of our residents' special dietary requirements are taken into consideration. Dietary requirements can range from food intolerances to personal dietary choices and health problems such as dysphagia. In this role you will also be responsible for ensuring all health and safety and environmental standards are achieved and maintained. You will be responsible for the management of the kitchen which includes the staff rota.

Duties as a Chef:

Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch and evening meals based on a set menu which you have been involved in creating and ensuring quality standards are met

Create an enticing, varied and balanced menu for their residents

Ensure all food is prepared in a timely manner

Follow proper food handling and sanitation procedures

Assist with catering events as needed

Ensure cleanliness of kitchen and hygiene standards is always maintained

Maintain a clean and organized work area

Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations which includes managing and the kitchen staff rota, ordering and managing supplies, hygiene and cleaning standards, menu planning, training of the relief chef and maintain discipline in your work environment

Take into account any special dietary and allergen requirements

Ensure sufficient food stocks are ordered, received and controlled through suppliers and that effective stock management is maintained

Organise specific themed food events and activities for the benefit of residents

Experience:

City and Guilds or NVQ qualifications (or alternative training)

Previous experience (minimum 1 year) as a cook or in a similar role

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Person Specification:

Ability to work in an organised and disciplined manner

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Assist in leading and motivating a team

You will need to be able to work well in a team and be comfortable liaising with other staff, volunteers and residents.

Organised, enthusiastic, committed and methodical in approach.

Pay: To be discussed at interview.

Work Location: Sutherlands, 136 Norwich Road, Wymondham, NR18 0SX

The chef we appoint will be be passionate about their work, creative and take great pride in what they do. If you would like to apply, please email us a

CV and short covering letter

to express your interest. If you would like to have a conversation on the phone to find out more about the role please contact our Care Home Manager, Tina Todd.

Email: sutherlands@eastangliacarehomes.co.uk

Tel: 01953 600900

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift
Work Location: In person