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Pure Care are seeking an experienced and dedicated Chef to join the catering team at an attractive elderly Care Home in the New Forest, not far from Cadnam. The core responsibilities will be to deliver high quality, fresh, home cooked meals for the residents, working in an extremely rewarding setting.

Vacancy Reference: PK62172 (Care Home Second Chef)

This is a full time, permanent Second Chef role within an established company paying a fantastic £16.25 per hour! This is working on a 30 hours per week contract, 6:30am-5pm shifts, working opposite shifts to the Head Chef. You will have the support of a Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant on each shift.

This role is working in a beautiful 43 bedded Elderly Home that is a part of an award winning care company that has a strong history of supporting and developing their staff. Second Chef candidates will ideally have a valid Food Hygiene Certificate and previous experience of working in a Care Home, School or similar environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

A good understanding of Health and Safety and COSHH guidelines is required within the Chef role. Qualifications within Catering, Hospitality or Professional Cookery would be looked upon favourably but are not essential.

If you have previous experience as a Chef, Cook or Sous Chef and want to work in an extremely rewarding environment then apply now!

The home is easily accessible by car, only a short drive from Junction 1 of the M27 and has free on-site parking. Set days are available on a Week 1, Week 2 rotational basis. (Alternate weekends)

Care Home Second Chef Main Duties:

* Responsibility for the catering services within the Home on the days you are working

* Cook using fresh ingredients made from scratch as much as possible

* Prepare daily meals, paying particular attention to any special dietary requirements

* Have a full understanding of Health & Safety as well as Food Hygiene issues, COSHH, and working within the guidelines relating to cross infection

What we can offer the new Chef

* Competitive rates of pay

* Contributory Pension Scheme

* Ongoing training and development

* Extensive employee benefits scheme

* Excellent support and a fun-loving, dedicated team

For more information on the Care Home Chef role please call Phil on (phone number removed)