Assistant Chef: Care Home Kitchen Leader

Healthcare Homes Holdings Limited; Reydon; On-site; GBP 33,315,000 - 44,980,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

5.6 weeks holiday pay

Refer a Friend £1000 bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Homes Academy training

Level 3 in Food Production

Blue Light Card discounts

Long Service awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes Group is seeking an Assistant Chef at Oaklands House in Reydon to support the Head Chef and lead kitchen duties. The role covers bank shifts during annual leave and sickness, with a focus on nutritious meals for residents and maintaining high standards.

You will assist in menu planning, ordering, stock control, and guiding the kitchen team to deliver quality dishes while minimising waste. Training and development opportunities are available through our Academy.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Good organisational skills and knowledge of food hygiene standards.
• City and Guilds or NVQ qualifications are preferred but not essential as they can be provided through our Academy.

Responsibilities

• Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Deliver nutritious and wholesome dishes to a high standard.
• Manage stock control.
• Assist in leading and motivating a team.
• Assist in writing and planning weekly menus, ordering and minimizing wastage.

Skills

Cooking

Team leadership

Stock control

Food hygiene

Education

City and Guilds / NVQ (preferred)

Job description

Healthcare Homes Group is seeking an Assistant Chef at Oaklands House in Reydon to support the Head Chef and lead kitchen duties. The role covers bank shifts during annual leave and sickness, with a focus on nutritious meals for residents and maintaining high standards.

You will assist in menu planning, ordering, stock control, and guiding the kitchen team to deliver quality dishes while minimising waste. Training and development opportunities are available through our Academy.