Assistant Chef — Care Kitchen Lead & Menu Planner

Meadow House; Swaffham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

5.6 weeks holiday pay

Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Homes Academy training

Level 3 in Food Production

Blue Light Card discounts

Long service awards

Job summary

Meadow House in Swaffham, Norfolk, is seeking a kitchen lead to support a compassionate care team in a Nursing/Residential Home serving 38 residents. You will help the Head Chef with menus, ordering, and ensuring high-quality meals.

Experience in a professional kitchen, strong organisation, and knowledge of hygiene are essential. City and Guilds or NVQ qualifications are preferred but training can be provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Deliver nutritious dishes cooked to high quality standards.
• Manage stock and contribute to weekly menu planning.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team.
• Support Head Chef with ordering and minimising wastage.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Organisational skills

Food hygiene standards

Team leadership

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ qualifications

Job description

Meadow House in Swaffham, Norfolk, is seeking a kitchen lead to support a compassionate care team in a Nursing/Residential Home serving 38 residents. You will help the Head Chef with menus, ordering, and ensuring high-quality meals.

Experience in a professional kitchen, strong organisation, and knowledge of hygiene are essential. City and Guilds or NVQ qualifications are preferred but training can be provided.