Chef

Gold Care Homes; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

About Our Home:

At Martins House, retirement isn’t just a phase—it’s a golden chapter filled with laughter, memories, and the simple joys of life. Nestled amidst lush gardens, our residents find delight in every corner, from the nostalgic charm of our 1960s-themed sweet shop to the warmth of our dementia café. Whether it’s a chat under the conservatory’s sun or a pampering session at our in-house salon, every day here is a testament to life’s sweet moments. Dive into a world where the past meets the present, and every day is a celebration. Welcome to Martins House, a care home in Stevenage, where golden years truly shine.

What you will do:

1. Implement and maintain all aspects of the kitchen, including menus, hygiene, health and safety, cleaning schedules, and waste control, ensuring the kitchen team are trained and supported in all areas.
2. Recruit the kitchen team promptly and in-line with company policy to ensure adequate staffing levels at all times.
3. Supervise and develop all kitchen colleagues to maximize their potential.
4. Ensure that colleagues undertake and maintain their mandatory and regulatory training.
5. Conduct personal development reviews for all kitchen colleagues in line with company policy.
6. Complete monthly audits for the kitchen, reporting any findings to the home manager.
7. Prepare menus for the residents, taking into account content, balance, color, and nutritional values, in line with the agreed budget.
8. Consult with residents on a regular basis to ensure that their needs and choices are being met.
9. Attend resident/relative meetings.
10. Maintain the agreed stock levels of food.
11. Implement and maintain an agreed deep cleaning schedule for the kitchen.
12. Carry out stock takes at the end of each month.
13. Implement a four-weekly rota.
14. Work within agreed budget guidelines on staff costs and consumables and cooperate in any action necessary to keep within budget.

What we’ll do for you!

• £12.50 per hour
• ESAS – Salary Advance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend