Assistant Chef

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care group in the UK is seeking an experienced Chef to elevate their dining experience. You will be responsible for menu planning, recipe development, and overseeing food management. The ideal candidate will have proven experience, hold a food hygiene certificate, and possess strong financial acumen. Join a team that values creativity and provides extensive employee benefits, including flexible working and training support.

Benefits

Simply Health

Early Pay

Benefits platform

Discount on Tastecard

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme with Nest

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Training support and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chef.
• Holder of a food hygiene certificate or equivalent.
• Financial acumen – you know your numbers.

Responsibilities

• Create menus that use seasonal ingredients.
• Oversee food preparation and presentation.
• Manage inventory efficiently.
• Craft menus that align with pricing strategies.

Skills

Menu Planning and Seasonality

Recipe Development

Food Management

Budget Mastery

Financial acumen

Education

Food hygiene certificate or equivalent

Job description

What will you be doing?

• Menu Planning and Seasonality

  • Create menus that dance with seasonal ingredients where possible, ensuring freshness and delight for our residents.
  • Balance creativity with cost‑effectiveness.

• Recipe Development

  • Dream up crave‑worthy, innovative dishes that align with our brand identity.
  • Design recipes that fit within our kitchen’s capabilities and equipment.
• Food Management:
  • Oversee food preparation, presentation, and taste. Our guests deserve nothing less than perfection.
  • Manage inventory efficiently to minimise waste and maximise flavour.
• Budget Mastery:
  • Understand food and labour costs and work within a pricing strategy.
  • Craft menus that not only tantalise taste buds but also keep our business thriving.

Who will you be?

Whilst it would be amazing if you had experience working in a care setting, welcome applications from all sectors!

Some non‑negotiables for us are:

• Proven experience as Chef.
• Holder of a food hygiene certificate or equivalent.
• Financial acumen – you know your numbers as well as your favourite recipe.

What’s in it for you?

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• An exclusive discount on Tastecard – dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completion of a 12‑week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage.

If you’re ready to elevate our dining experience and make every bite memorable, apply now!