Job Description

Hillcroft Residential Care Home Limited is looking for a chef in our residential care home in Cardiff.

Chef responsibilities include:

Setting up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and food scales Studying each recipe and gathering all necessary ingredients Cooking food in a timely manner Job brief
We are looking for a Chef to join our team and prepare delicious meals for our clients.

Chef responsibilities include studying recipes, setting up menus and preparing high-quality dishes. You should be able to delegate tasks to kitchen staff to ensure meals are prepared in a timely manner. Also, you should be familiar with sanitation regulations. If you have experience with advanced cooking techniques and non-traditional ingredients, we'd like to meet you.

Ultimately, you'll prepare and deliver a complete menu that delights our guests.

Responsibilities

Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients Cook food in a timely manner Delegate tasks to kitchen staff Inform wait staff about daily specials Ensure appealing plate presentation Supervise Cooks and assist as needed Slightly modify recipes to meet customers' needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy) Monitor food stock and place orders Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area Level 2 certificate in food and safety.

Additionally, we are offering an opportunity for individuals who wish to work independently as self-employed Care Assistants. This is a great option for those looking for flexibility and autonomy in their work.

The pay rate for self-employed Chef is 12.21 per hour

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Job type: Part time

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Cardiff CF5 2AJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Do you require sponsorship for this role? Are you authorized to work in the United Kingdom?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Location:

Cardiff CF5 2AJ (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 07/07/2025