Care Home Chef: Menu Planner & Kitchen Leader

Jupiter Recruitment; Swaffham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Induction & paid training

Bank holiday uplift

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS costs covered

Rewards for years of service

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment seeks a committed Chef for a brand new care home in Swaffham, Norfolk. You’ll work in a modern facility offering residential, dementia, respite and convalescence care, with an emphasis on tailored resident support.

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food Preparation & Catering is required. The role includes menu planning, cooking to menu, dietary accommodation, staff supervision, and HACCP compliance. Salary is £15.00 per hour, permanent full-time with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef with skills in planning and preparing meals for residents.
• Ability to meet dietary requirements and cultural needs and develop menus.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus in consultation with residents and Manager.
• Prepare, cook and serve food according to menus.
• Display menus with choices and manage special diets.
• Adhere to HACCP and catering manuals; monitor stock and orders.
• Supervise kitchen staff; help with budgeting with Home Manager.

Skills

Chef experience

Education

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food Preparation & Catering

Job description

Jupiter Recruitment seeks a committed Chef for a brand new care home in Swaffham, Norfolk. You’ll work in a modern facility offering residential, dementia, respite and convalescence care, with an emphasis on tailored resident support.

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food Preparation & Catering is required. The role includes menu planning, cooking to menu, dietary accommodation, staff supervision, and HACCP compliance. Salary is £15.00 per hour, permanent full-time with benefits.