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Pure Care are seeking an experienced and dedicated Chef to join the catering team at an attractive Care Home in the Woodbridge area. The core responsibilities will be to deliver high quality, fresh, home cooked meals for the residents, working in an extremely rewarding setting.

Key details – Vacancy Reference PK62167 (Chef)

This is a full time, permanent Chef position paying an initial £15.00per hour on a full time, permanent contract (40 hours per week plus optional overtime) with the help of a dedicated Kitchen Assistant.

This role is working in a fantastic 50 bedded Care Home that is a part of an award winning care company that has a strong history of supporting and developing their staff. 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/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!

Care Home Chef Main Duties:

* Responsibility for the catering services within the Home

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

* Prepare weekly food rotas and menus, 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 (with paid breaks)

* Free DBS check

* Ongoing training and development

* Blue Light Card and an extensive employee benefits scheme

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