Job Description
Job description
Chef based at Queens Court, Bottisham
Available Hours:
Permanent - Full Time - 40 hours
Salary £16.08 per hour
Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living
within a 45 minute commute of the Care Home
Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and
compassionate? Are you looking to join a company who cares for their
staff? If so, we want to hear from you!
Why join?
You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly
supportive culture and be able to contribute to the nutritional and
dietary needs of residents. In addition, you will work alongside
highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork. This
is a hugely rewarding role which respects the choice of the
individual, promotes health and wellbeing and makes mealtimes special
creating social interaction. By working as a Cook in a care
home/scheme, you will be a vital part of the care we provide and will
make a clear difference every day.
In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy
annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and
online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.
About the role
As a Chef/Cook at MHA you will be responsible for managing the
efficiency, hygiene and safety in the catering area, organising and
supervising other staff working in the kitchen whilst maintaining the
correct HACCP principals in all catering areas and ensuring all
legislative standards are met. Prepare, cook and serve meals for
residents on a daily basis, respecting residents rights to privacy,
dignity and choice. Planning menus to provide nutritionally balanced
and attractive meals and when necessary, providing for any special
diets. An experienced caterer is required, with good planning, budget
and stock control abilities. Taking stock of ingredients and creating
new recipes to keep the menu fresh!
About the home
Queens Court care home in Bottisham
Finding the right care home can be a difficult journey for any
family. But we hope there is reassurance in knowing your local team at
Queens Court care home in Bottisham is considered outstanding by the
CQC. And we will be here to help you through every step of your decision.
Join us and You will quickly see why people say we feel like a second
family. You will understand that our team simply will not compromise
in the quality of their support. You will see our home is made to
enhance the comfort and independence of older people. And You will
feel the charitable ethos, along with the spirituality and warmth that
flows through every MHA home.
Above all, we hope You will see how the outstanding support and
surroundings of Queens Court care home in Bottisham could welcome a
new lease of life for those we care for with wellbeing, friendship and
respect at its heart.
For more information about the home, please click
here
About you
• You will hold excellent communication and people skills and have
the ability to work under pressure whilst using your creativity in
preparing meals.
• Prepare, cook and serve meals for residents, visitors and staff on
a daily basis. This may also include catering for adhoc events. This
means being able to follow recipes as well as knowing the basic
techniques to handle almost any food type.
• Being able to think about everything at once, and to understand
and know what each section of the kitchen is working on is a skill
in itself!
• You will be working in the home of the individuals you are cooking
for, allowing you to get to know their likes and dislikes.
• You must have the ability to cook to budgets
• Be able to maintain a positive working environment and motivate
the kitchen team to deliver excellent results
MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity
and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect,
nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have
been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.
Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing
date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.
Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited
CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our
Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that
have been appointed and briefed by MHAs Talent Acquisition Team.
Chef based at Queens Court, Bottisham
Available Hours:
Permanent - Full Time - 40 hours
Salary £16.08 per hour
Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living
within a 45 minute commute of the Care Home
Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and
compassionate? Are you looking to join a company who cares for their
staff? If so, we want to hear from you!
Why join?
You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly
supportive culture and be able to contribute to the nutritional and
dietary needs of residents. In addition, you will work alongside
highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork. This
is a hugely rewarding role which respects the choice of the
individual, promotes health and wellbeing and makes mealtimes special
creating social interaction. By working as a Cook in a care
home/scheme, you will be a vital part of the care we provide and will
make a clear difference every day.
In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy
annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and
online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.
About the role
As a Chef/Cook at MHA you will be responsible for managing the
efficiency, hygiene and safety in the catering area, organising and
supervising other staff working in the kitchen whilst maintaining the
correct HACCP principals in all catering areas and ensuring all
legislative standards are met. Prepare, cook and serve meals for
residents on a daily basis, respecting residents rights to privacy,
dignity and choice. Planning menus to provide nutritionally balanced
and attractive meals and when necessary, providing for any special
diets. An experienced caterer is required, with good planning, budget
and stock control abilities. Taking stock of ingredients and creating
new recipes to keep the menu fresh!
About the home
Queens Court care home in Bottisham
Finding the right care home can be a difficult journey for any
family. But we hope there is reassurance in knowing your local team at
Queens Court care home in Bottisham is considered outstanding by the
CQC. And we will be here to help you through every step of your decision.
Join us and You will quickly see why people say we feel like a second
family. You will understand that our team simply will not compromise
in the quality of their support. You will see our home is made to
enhance the comfort and independence of older people. And You will
feel the charitable ethos, along with the spirituality and warmth that
flows through every MHA home.
Above all, we hope You will see how the outstanding support and
surroundings of Queens Court care home in Bottisham could welcome a
new lease of life for those we care for with wellbeing, friendship and
respect at its heart.
For more information about the home, please click
here
About you
• You will hold excellent communication and people skills and have
the ability to work under pressure whilst using your creativity in
preparing meals.
• Prepare, cook and serve meals for residents, visitors and staff on
a daily basis. This may also include catering for adhoc events. This
means being able to follow recipes as well as knowing the basic
techniques to handle almost any food type.
• Being able to think about everything at once, and to understand
and know what each section of the kitchen is working on is a skill
in itself!
• You will be working in the home of the individuals you are cooking
for, allowing you to get to know their likes and dislikes.
• You must have the ability to cook to budgets
• Be able to maintain a positive working environment and motivate
the kitchen team to deliver excellent results
MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity
and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect,
nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have
been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.
Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing
date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.
Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited
CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our
Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that
have been appointed and briefed by MHAs Talent Acquisition Team.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The ChefF position is now open for candidates interested in the Cook / Chef Jobs sector. This role in Cambridge offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Cook / Chef Jobs is a plus.