Overview

Position: Care and Nursing home Chefs and CooksLocation: Nottingham and NottinghamshireRate: £16-£18 per hourResponsibilities

The Role: Cooking tasty, nutritious meals including variety in diets which included texture diets, blended meals, and modified meals.Catering for dietary needs under the IDDSI frameworkKeeping the kitchen tidy and ticking alongWorking solo or with a small team, depending on the homePutting away stock and deliveriesFood orders, dependant on the role you are placed into i.e head chef/chef managerPreparation of foodPotential for pot washing and supporting kitchen assistantAdhering to all relevant health and safety requirementsCooking nutritious food within requirementsEnsure a clean as you go policy is being operated at all timesPossibly serving foodWhat we’re looking for / Qualifications

Previous experience as a chef working within care homes and nursing homesUnderstands what is involved with "pureed meals" and the impact this can have on residentsExperience with the IDDSI framework to prepare and cook texture dietsCan cook without chaos and can work under pressureHas a Food Hygiene certificate at level 2 or above dated within last 3 years (or is happy to get one at a cost)Food Allergen CertificateIs friendly, calm, and loves creating good home cooked mealsCan turn up, crack on, and get the job done rightLooking for temporary/relief shifts - you tell us when you''re freeCan support with any immediate ad hoc shifts including same day sickness/absence requirementsFlexibility in shift patterns including weekendsGreat communication and team work skillsDue to certain locations a full UK driving license is required along with own access to a vehicleAn enhanced Adult DBS - to work within a care home or nursing home you must hold an enhanced DBS dated within last 12 months, or on the update service, covering the adult workforce. We can process one for you at a cost.Benefits / What You Get

Good hourly rate + weekly payFlexible shifts - work when it suits youOpportunity to work with clients within your local areaSupport from a dedicated consultantFeel-good work - residents appreciate your cookingBlue Arrow app and portal to find and accept shiftsCompany pension schemeTemporary roles can lead to permanent opportunities for the right candidatesNext Steps: Click apply today, and one of our chef consultants will be back in touch to discuss and review your application. You will also be asked to start our registration process; this can take less than 10 minutes and speeds up the process. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

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