- BANK Chef
- Stildon: East Grinstead
- Bank (zero hours contract)
- £14.82 per hour + £1.79 per hour holiday accrual
- An additional 10% will be paid for weekend shifts as a premium uplift.
- Cooking with fresh ingredients
- Paid breaks
- Free Meal on Shift
- 7.30am to 6.30pm
- Free parking
- Uniform provided
At Brendoncare Stildon, we are now looking for a Chef to join our ranks to help us provide the best quality meals for our residents, suited to their individual needs.
The role includes:
- Meal prep
- Preparing nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks appropriate for individual needs including consistency levels for swallowing
- Deputising in the absence of the Chef Manager
- Cooking for approximately 60+ people per day
- Catering for staff meals, and additional catering requirements for guests, visitors and relatives of residents
- Stock rotation
- Maintaining kitchen cleanliness
- Ensure COSHH standards are exceeded
- HACCP record completion
A full role profile is available on request
Essential requirements to apply:
- Level 2 Food Safety Qualification
- Commercial cooking experience
- Competent in IT software including Excel, Word and Outlook
- Knowledge of Health and Safety, Food Safety and Hygiene, HACCP and COSHH legislation and its application
- Priority will be given to applicants with experience of working in a Care Home setting or experience of catering for older/vulnerable adults with an understanding of their dietary and nutritional needs
In Return, we can offer you:
- Extensive training and continual personal development
- Meals provided while on duty in our care homes
- Free initial DBS check
- Free parking (subject to availability)
- An Employee Assistance Programme offering 24 hour support for staff and their immediate family members
- Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
What is Brendoncare Stildon like?
Brendoncare Stildon provides residential and nursing care for 32 people and has been designed to provide a home-like atmosphere where individual needs can be met.
The accommodation is laid out in two households, each with 16 single bedrooms, a sitting room, dining room, kitchenette and two assisted bathrooms. All the bedrooms are a generous size with in-suite facilities including a shower. The welcoming entrance hall, sitting rooms and dining rooms all provide comfortable places where people can spend time together.
Who are Brendoncare?
Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England.
We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment - whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague – they are able to live their life to the fullest potential.
Our values reflect who we are – together we are kind, dedicated, forward thinking and empowering. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us.
In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team.
