Care Home Chef: Create Nutritious Meals & Menus

Healthcare Homes; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Essex is seeking a Chef to prepare meals for 39 residents in a residential care home. The role involves managing a kitchen team, planning menus, and ensuring food hygiene standards. Ideal candidates should possess culinary skills and some experience in a professional kitchen. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package along with supportive work culture, ensuring a fulfilling workplace for all staff.

Benefits

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Training courses through Healthcare Homes Academy

Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in working in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of good kitchen practices and food hygiene standards.
• Ability to develop and manage a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare home-cooked meals considering dietary requirements.
• Plan weekly menus and manage stock control.
• Organize theme nights using creativity.

Skills

Culinary skills

Organizational skills

Food hygiene standards

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ qualifications

Job description

A leading care provider in Essex is seeking a Chef to prepare meals for 39 residents in a residential care home. The role involves managing a kitchen team, planning menus, and ensuring food hygiene standards. Ideal candidates should possess culinary skills and some experience in a professional kitchen. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package along with supportive work culture, ensuring a fulfilling workplace for all staff.