Chef

Closing date 31/10/2025

Employer

J A Care Ltd

Location

Conwy
- Rhos on Sea

Job details

Contract hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent

Area of care: Social Care
Workplace: Care Home
Job role: Chef

Job description

Are you passionate about cooking wholesome food that brings comfort and nourishment? We’re looking for a dedicated Cook to join our friendly team at Westhaven. Shifts will be as per the Home's roster, and some weekend work will be involved.
You will need to have a relevant qualification or suitable experience of cooking in volume and catering for a variety of dietary needs, including preparation and presentation of soft/pureed foods when necessary (IDSSI knowledge or training would be beneficial). You will need to demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.
Successful candidates will also need:
• To implement and supervise all aspects of kitchen control e.g., menus, hygiene, health and safety, cleaning, and waste control.

• To have full understanding of H.A.C.C.P, to ensure all staff adhere to H.A.C.C.P and all documentation is completed and signed by the appropriate members of staff
• To prepare seasonal menus for the care home taking into account the content, balance, and nutritional values, in line with agreed budgets.
• To consult with residents on a regular basis to ensure that their needs and choices are being met.
• To prepare special diets for residents as directed by the care staff.
• To maintain a suitable, safe, and cost-effective stock level of food.
• To implement and maintain an agreed deep cleaning schedule for the kitchen.
• Ensure that all catering areas are kept clean, tidy and in good working order.

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