This job expired on 30th May 2025
Chef
Responsible For:
Daily operations in the kitchen, including planning kitchen staff rotas and liaising with purchasing companies for food orders.
Maintaining and adhering to a budget, producing menus and new dishes.
Managing, training, and leading the catering team to create fresh, nutritious, and well-presented food.
About the role
Minimum Qualifications:
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and any other certificates required by the registering authority.
General:
The Chef must be an experienced, mature, and reliable person fully competent in all aspects of kitchen work and menu planning.
Responsible for producing a variety of menus, including catering for special dietary needs.
The Chef is part of the care team but does not deal directly with residents.
Catering numbers may vary, and the Chef prepares the menus considering special medical, ethnic, and religious needs and personal preferences of the residents.
Duties:
Adhere to all company policies and statutory requirements of Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995 as amended.
Comply with all statutory requirements of hazards by COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health).
Ensure an adequate stock is maintained of dry goods and fresh food to prevent shortages.
Prepare and adhere to a three-week menu plan in discussion with the Home Manager or Senior Nurse.
Promptly prepare all meals and beverages as required, including special dietary meals, and check meals for quality, quantity, and appearance.
Prepare special dietary meals to the precise instructions of the doctor or other persons as appropriate (including Rabbis, Priests, etc.).
Ensure proper standards of cleanliness in the kitchen.
Adhere to safe working procedures and safety regulations.
Ensure the correct and economical use of materials and equipment to minimize waste.
Keep kitchen equipment, crockery, and cutlery clean and ready for use, including operating the dishwasher when necessary.
Monitor the work of catering assistants on duty and report to the managers as appropriate.
Undertake any other duties as may be necessary from time to time.
Benefits:
Excellent rates of pay, competitive and negotiable depending on experience.
Annual leave entitlement of 5.6 x contracted hours.
Workplace pension scheme.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and any other certificates required by the registering authority.
Oakminster Healthcare
Oakminster Healthcare is a leading care home group based in Glasgow, dedicated to providing exceptional residential and nursing care. With a strong focus on compassion, dignity, and respect, our homes offer a warm and supportive environment where residents feel valued and safe. Our highly skilled teams deliver person-centred care, ensuring each individual’s needs are met with professionalism and kindness. At Oakminster Healthcare, we foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning, offering rewarding career opportunities for those passionate about making a difference. Join us and become part of a team that truly cares.
Our benefits
Flexible schedule
Employee development programs
A diversity program
Pet friendly offices
Free parking
Competitive salary
Long service recognition
Employee Assistance Scheme
Wellbeing Scheme
Blue Light Card
Employee of the Month
Annual performance review
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Access to Health & Wellbeing app
Long service awards
Staff celebration events
Company employee App
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