Assistant Chef – Care Home Kitchen Leader

Healthcare Homes Holdings Limited; Romford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Holiday pay

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Homes Academy training

Qualifications and Apprenticeships (LV

Job summary

Healthcare Homes Holdings Limited in Romford is seeking an Assistant Chef for Romford Grange care home. This role covers 28.5 hours per week with alternate weekend work, from 7am to 5:30pm, paying £13.50 per hour.

You will help prepare and cook meals and contribute to high quality, person-centred dining for 39 residents. You should have experience in a professional kitchen, good organisational skills and knowledge of food hygiene.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Good organisational skills and knowledge of food hygiene.
• City and Guilds or NVQ qualifications are preferred but not essential; training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Prepare and deliver nutritious, high-quality dishes.
• Manage stock control and wastage.
• Support in leading and motivating the kitchen team.
• Assist in planning weekly menus and ordering ingredients.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Organisational skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ (preferred)

Job description

Healthcare Homes Holdings Limited in Romford is seeking an Assistant Chef for Romford Grange care home. This role covers 28.5 hours per week with alternate weekend work, from 7am to 5:30pm, paying £13.50 per hour.

You will help prepare and cook meals and contribute to high quality, person-centred dining for 39 residents. You should have experience in a professional kitchen, good organisational skills and knowledge of food hygiene.