Chef - Kingsthorpe

Start: ASAP

Hours: Temp hours to cover holiday and sickness.

Rates: £12.00 - £13.00 with weekend enhancements

Opus, on behalf of Northamptonshire County, is looking to recruit a temporary chef to work in our care home in the Kingsthorpe area of Northampton.

Our home is a 44-bed care home, and it is a residential care home.

Key Objectives:

• Prepare meals for residents according to a pre-set menu.
• Be aware of residents needs and dietary preferences.
• Manage food storage, including stock rotation.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and infection control.
• Maintain a clean and hazard free kitchen
• Have good time management skills.

The skills and qualities we look for include:

• Knowledge of food preparation.
• Knowledge of food hygiene.
• The ability to remain calm and focused even under pressure
• Respect for others, a friendly personality, and a real passion for helping people.

In return for your commitment, we offer:

• Free training
• Holiday entitlement accrued while working
• Flexible working hours
• Opus candidates hear about jobs first

Opportunity to apply for permanent positions as an 'internal candidate'