Assistant Chef & Kitchen Lead – Care Home Cooking

Healthcare Homes; Toseland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Homes Academy training

Qualifications and Apprenticeship

Blue Light Card

Long service awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes Park House in Peterborough is seeking an Assistant Chef to lead our kitchen team in providing home-cooked meals for 49 residents. The role includes menu planning, stock control, and supporting dietary requirements, with a focus on quality and care in a nursing home setting.

Candidates should have kitchen experience; City & Guilds/NVQ is preferred but training can be provided. The post is 28.5 hours per week at £13.50 per hour, with weekend work included.

Qualifications

• Experience in working in a professional kitchen.
• Good organisational skills and knowledge of kitchen practices.
• Food hygiene knowledge; City and Guilds or NVQ preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with residents to prepare home-cooked meals suitable for various dietary needs.
• Plan weekly menus, manage stock, and control wastage to minimise costs.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team to maintain high standards of service.

Job description

Healthcare Homes Park House in Peterborough is seeking an Assistant Chef to lead our kitchen team in providing home-cooked meals for 49 residents. The role includes menu planning, stock control, and supporting dietary requirements, with a focus on quality and care in a nursing home setting.

Candidates should have kitchen experience; City & Guilds/NVQ is preferred but training can be provided. The post is 28.5 hours per week at £13.50 per hour, with weekend work included.