Assistant Chef: Lead Kitchen in Care Home & Menu Planning

Healthcare Homes; Greater London; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 4,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday pay

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Homes Academy training

Qualifications and Apprenticeship (Lvl

Blue Light Card discounts

Recognition and Long Service awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes is seeking a part-time Cook for Romford Grange, a care home providing residential, nursing and dementia care. You'll work 28.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7am to 5.30pm, in a friendly kitchen team responsible for nutritious meals for 39 residents.

The role requires prior professional kitchen experience, strong organisational skills and knowledge of kitchen hygiene. City and Guilds or NVQ qualifications are preferred and may be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a professional kitchen required.
• Good organisational skills and ability to follow hygiene standards.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Organisational skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ qualifications

Job description

Healthcare Homes is seeking a part-time Cook for Romford Grange, a care home providing residential, nursing and dementia care. You'll work 28.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7am to 5.30pm, in a friendly kitchen team responsible for nutritious meals for 39 residents.

The role requires prior professional kitchen experience, strong organisational skills and knowledge of kitchen hygiene. City and Guilds or NVQ qualifications are preferred and may be provided.