Assistant Chef & Kitchen Lead (Care Home)

Healthcare Homes Group; Saxtead Little Green; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Refer a friend

Employee Assistance Programme

Training courses through Healthcare  H

Blue Light Card

Recognition awards

Food Production Apprenticeships

Job summary

Healthcare Homes Group in Saxtead (Foxearth Lodge) is seeking a part-time cook to support the kitchen team in a busy nursing home serving 67 residents. You will help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and deliver nutritious dishes to a high standard while maintaining stock control.

The role involves leading a team, planning menus with the Head Chef, ordering supplies, and minimising wastage. City and Guilds/NVQ qualifications are preferred but training can be provided through our

Qualifications

• Experience in working in a professional kitchen.
• Good organisational skills.
• Knowledge of good kitchen practices and food hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Deliver nutritious and wholesome dishes cooked to high quality.
• Manage stock control.
• Assist in leading and motivating a team.
• Support Head Chef with writing/planning weekly menus, ordering and minimising wastage.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Organisational skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

City and Guilds / NVQ

Job description

Healthcare Homes Group in Saxtead (Foxearth Lodge) is seeking a part-time cook to support the kitchen team in a busy nursing home serving 67 residents. You will help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and deliver nutritious dishes to a high standard while maintaining stock control.

The role involves leading a team, planning menus with the Head Chef, ordering supplies, and minimising wastage. City and Guilds/NVQ qualifications are preferred but training can be provided through our