Care Home Chef: Nutritious Menus & Kitchen Lead

ANH; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Free meal

Paid breaks

Free staff minibus

Job summary

Augustinian Care, St George’s Park, near Burgess Hill, is seeking a Chef to run the home’s Catering department. You will plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals for residents across breakfast, lunch and dinner, while ensuring high quality service, hygiene and cleanliness throughout the kitchen.

You will plan new menus with the Home Manager, accommodate special dietary needs, and maintain accurate records like temperature charts and stock lists.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or NVQ catering qualifications plus Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Two years’ experience in Catering or similar role.
• Broad understanding of special dietary needs and ability to adapt to residents’ needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day catering operations in the Home’s Catering department.
• Plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Lead and work with the team to ensure high service, hygiene and cleanliness.

Skills

City & Guilds 706 1 & 2

NVQ Catering

Level 3 Food Hygiene

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Education

City & Guilds 706 1 & 2

NVQ Catering

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Augustinian Care, St George’s Park, near Burgess Hill, is seeking a Chef to run the home’s Catering department. You will plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals for residents across breakfast, lunch and dinner, while ensuring high quality service, hygiene and cleanliness throughout the kitchen.

You will plan new menus with the Home Manager, accommodate special dietary needs, and maintain accurate records like temperature charts and stock lists.