Nursing Home Chef/Cook

Nursing Home Chef/Cook

West Yorkshire

We are looking to recruit 2 experienced Nursing Home Chefs/Cooks to join our client based in Huddersfield on a permanent basis. Their current working hours are 8am - 6pm but they can be flexible on shift patterns and are open to discussion.

You will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, overseeing a smooth and efficient operation to ensure resident's nutritional needs are met. As such you will need to have a good understanding of catering for the specialist dietary requirements of the residents.

All applicants must have a valid Enhanced DBS which is portable or be willing to apply for one.

Key Duties

• Menu Planning, adhering to dietary requirements of residents
• Preparation, cooking and presentation of meals, snacks and beverages
• Maintaining the standards of the kitchen in relation to cleanliness of kitchen, storage areas and equipment
• Ensure compliance with health regulations
• Supervision of kitchen staff and service users where appropriate
• Regular liaison with Home Manager in all matters relating to catering
• Ordering or stock and stock rotation
• Attending staff meetings and training as required

Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record working in a similar environment and have all relevant qualifications including:

• NVQ 1 & 2 or equivalent
• Food Safety Level 2

This is a great opportunity to join a welcoming and friendly team. If you feel you have the right skills and experience apply now with your most up to date CV.

Taskmaster are operating as an employment business for the recruitment to this role.