Assistant Chef

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

Job summary

A leading care service provider in Leeds is seeking an experienced Chef to elevate dining experiences for residents. Responsibilities include menu planning with fresh, seasonal ingredients, recipe development, and food management. The ideal candidate has proven kitchen experience, a food hygiene certificate, and strong financial acumen. Competitive benefits include health coverage, early pay access, flexible working patterns, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Simply Health

Early Pay

Discounts on retailers

Exclusive Tastecard discount

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Service recognition

Training support

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience managing food preparation and presentation.
• Ability to create menus using seasonal ingredients.
• Competence in recipe development that aligns with brand identity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure perfection.
• Manage inventory efficiently to minimize waste.
• Balance creativity with cost-effectiveness in menu planning.

Skills

Proven experience as Chef

Financial acumen

Food hygiene certificate

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!