Care Home Chef: Lead Kitchen, Nutrition & Events

Curaa Group; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-driven care provider in Essex is seeking a Chef to manage the kitchen team, ensuring high standards are maintained while preparing daily meals for residents. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be a team player, and understand nutrition needs. This role offers a competitive salary of £16.00 per hour and various benefits, including free training and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Refer a Friend scheme - £250 (Nurses), £150 (all other roles)

Monthly Achievement awards

Free Uniform, DBS & meals

Free video-based and in-house training

Pension contributions through Nest

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Ability to manage kitchen team and maintain hygiene standards.
• Experience in planning and preparing meals considering dietary needs.
• Skills in ordering supplies and maintaining kitchen records.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen team and ensure high-quality service is maintained.
• Plan and cook daily meals for residents and staff.
• Conduct audits and team supervisions.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Energetic and hard-working

Flexible and adaptable

Understanding of nutrition

Job description

A community-driven care provider in Essex is seeking a Chef to manage the kitchen team, ensuring high standards are maintained while preparing daily meals for residents. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be a team player, and understand nutrition needs. This role offers a competitive salary of £16.00 per hour and various benefits, including free training and a pension scheme.