Chef/Cook

Silverlake Care Homes provide a vibrant retreat for older people requiring residential, nursing and dementia care in Billingshurst, Henfield and Crawley.

We are currently looking for a Chef/Cook to work at our Care Home in Derwent Lodge providing a catering service for all the residents we support.

We would love you to join our friendly team! Our staff are as important as the people we care for, and we genuinely treat all of our staff with the highest respect.

OUR VALUES:

• INTEGRITY – being honest and showing a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values.
• AGILITY – Always responsive and in a position to take account of market changes without sacrificing quality.
• EXCELLENCE – Continually working to improve ourselves and our Business Operations.
• INCLUSIVITY - Equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.

DUTIES:

• Ensure all meals are of a high standard and meet dietary requirements for the residents.
• Monitor the work of the Kitchen Assistants, giving support and guidance when required.
• Monitor stock levels and ordering supplies including ingredients, equipment and cleaning supplies and ensure the stock is stored appropriately.
• Ensure all records required are correct and updated as necessary such as risk assessments, cleaning, temperature records.
• Ensure all staff wear appropriate unform whilst on duty.
• Ensure all relevant health and safety training for the role is up to date.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous catering experience is required.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and Food & Hygiene as well as COSHH.
• Managing a team of Kitchen Assistants.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure in a busy environment.

The successful candidate will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and they must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

HOW TO APPLY:

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