Care Home Chef: Lead Kitchen & Nutritious Menus

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Sheringham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training

Bank holiday pay

Recognition schemes

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Job summary

The role is for a dedicated Chef at a brand new, state-of-the-art care home in Holt, Norfolk, operated by a leading health care provider. You must hold an NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparation and catering to be considered.

Key duties include menu planning with residents and management, cooking to approved menus, and ensuring dietary needs and cultural preferences are met while maintaining HACCP standards. The role is full-time with a monthly pay cycle and benefits as outlined by the employer.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering is required.
• Experience in healthcare or hospitality sectors is preferred.
• Ability to plan menus with residents and managers.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus in consultation with residents and Manager.
• Prepare, cook and serve food according to menus.
• Display menus with choices for residents.
• Cater for special diets and cultural needs.
• Check stock quantities and place orders per catering manual.
• Supervise kitchen staff.
• Maintain HACCP processes and catering manual records.
• Help manage food expenditure with Home Manager or Bursar.

Skills

Menu planning

Cooking skills

Nutrition knowledge

HACCP and safety

Team supervision

Communication

Time management

Flexibility under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering

Tools

None

Job description

The role is for a dedicated Chef at a brand new, state-of-the-art care home in Holt, Norfolk, operated by a leading health care provider. You must hold an NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparation and catering to be considered.

Key duties include menu planning with residents and management, cooking to approved menus, and ensuring dietary needs and cultural preferences are met while maintaining HACCP standards. The role is full-time with a monthly pay cycle and benefits as outlined by the employer.