Gibraltar Nursing Home

Based in Monmouth, as Chef / Cook, you will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef in the leadership of a busy kitchen preparing homely high-quality food in a care home with 96 beds in an efficient, hygienic and creative manner. Job hours will be 7:00 to 17:00-18:00 with every other weekend off and no split shifts. Just some of the day to day responsibilities will include: Prepare and cook a variety of fresh nutritious meals and other refreshments, ensuing a nutritional and balanced diet Creating menus which has a choice of a vegetarian and/or meat dish Ensure the food is presented to a high creative standard To lead and mentor the catering team Ensuring high levels of hygiene, health and safety and cleanliness throughout the kitchen and food store areas To make sure that all food at point of serving is of the highest quality To be involved in the design, budget and cost control of all food menus To constantly check the quality of the food being served to family members To control stock rotation to ensure the kitchen and food stores are always well stocked Prepare a range of delicious soft meals, putting the joy back into food, designed for those with swallowing difficulties Just some of the job benefits at Gibraltar Nursing Home: Every other weekend off No split shifts No evening work Excellent Hourly Rate Bank Holiday Enhancement Eligible for a Blue Light Card Free DBS Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme Automatic enrolment on to our pension scheme Fully funded CPD accredited training programme provided for all team members A 24/7 specialist welfare help line for guidance & support Experience: Food and Hygiene Level 2 Preferred minimum 3 years' experience working in a kitchen Team leadership Planning and budgeting Stock control and budgeting experience Previous care home experience an advantage but not essential Joining our team not only offers competitive benefits and career opportunities but also the chance to profoundly impact the lives of those we care for. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £13.25 per hour Benefits: Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Store discount Work Location: In person