About this role
Job summary
Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, either now or in the future.
Were looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Chef to come and join our wonderful team at our beautiful new home, Kilsby House!
If you love creating delicious, home-cooked meals, take pride in your work, and enjoy making a real difference to people's lives, we would love to hear from you!
The Chef is responsible for planning, preparing, and presenting high-quality meals tailored to meet the dietary needs and preferences of residents, staff, and volunteers. This role involves creating varied and nutritious menus that align with individual requirements, including any medical, cultural, or personal dietary considerations. The Chef ensures that all food is prepared to a high standard of quality, taste, and presentation. In addition, the Chef must comply with all relevant health, safety, and hygiene regulations to maintain a safe and clean kitchen environment.
Main duties of the job
- Plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals, catering to residents dietary and cultural needs.
- Follow menus, recipes, portion control and minimise food waste.
- Serve meals to residents and staff when required.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness, hygiene and food safety standards.
- Comply with Health & Safety, COSHH and RIDDOR regulations.
- Safely operate kitchen equipment and report any faults.
- Ensure food is stored correctly and at safe temperatures.
- Receive and check food deliveries for accuracy.
- Use appropriate PPE and cleaning materials.
- Maintain positive relationships with residents, staff and visitors.
- Complete mandatory training and follow management instructions.
- Promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
About us
Camino Healthcare is a specialist provider of innovative, person-centred mental healthcare and rehabilitation services across the Midlands. We deliver 24-hour care and support to adults with severe and enduring mental illness, mild learning disabilities, complex needs and forensic histories.
Our services focus on recovery, rehabilitation, promoting independence and empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals within safe, supportive and therapeutic environments.
We operate across four locations
Cedar Lodge Nuneaton: A purpose-built, 20-bed specialist mental health rehabilitation service supporting individuals with complex mental health needs.
Kilsby House Rugby: A specialist mental health rehabilitation service providing individualised care and structured pathways towards recovery.
Cromwell House West Bromwich: A specialist rehabilitation and step-down service supporting individuals transitioning towards greater independence.
Nuneaton Residential Property: A community-based residential setting supporting individuals in developing independence and progressing along their recovery journey.
At Camino Healthcare, our dedicated multidisciplinary teams are at the heart of everything we do. We promote a positive, inclusive and supportive working culture built on compassion, professionalism, teamwork and respect.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- To plan meals and menus ensuring residents needs are considered including, for example, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free, cultural needs.
- To prepare and cook dishes to a planned menu using standardised recipes and at prescribed times.
- The preparation of all meals and making sure as little as possible is wasted.
- Adherence to standard recipes and methods.
- To exercise correct portion control.
- To assist in the serving of meals to residents and staff.
- To ensure that kitchen and catering equipment is kept clean and tidy in accordance with organisational standards.
- Fulfil the obligations of the Health and Safety at Work Act Riddor and COSHH Regulations.
- Maintain good relationships with residents and staff, staff, public and volunteers on site.
- Safe operation of equipment such as mixers, oven etc. and in accordance with departmental procedure following training.
- To ensure the food is stored correctly and at the right temperatures.
- To show flexibility and accountability when taking delivery of food and drinks and signing off the order once confirmed all the order is correct.
- The use of cleaning materials as appropriate and the wearing of designated PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at all times and maintaining a clean and tidy appearance.
- To undertake all appropriate statutory and mandatory training.
- To report any mechanical defects and the need for repairs, to ensure equipment is always maintained.
- Any other duties as instructed by Line Manger, Deputy Manager, Registered Manager or Director
- A commitment to diversity and equal opportunities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs (grade A-C) including English and Maths
Desirable
- Degree or HND in Hospitality Management/Catering Management
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a catering environment.
- Good Knowledge of food preparation
- Experience of following Health and safety regulations
Other
Essential
- Right to work in the UK
- Health and safety training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Camino Healthcare
Address
Kilsby House
Rugby Road
Rugby
WARWICKSHIRE
CV23 8XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.caminohealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)