Care Kitchen Chef: Creative Menus & 33 Days Leave

NHS Jobs; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave incl bank hols +

Birthday off

Career development and training

Ely-Vate rewards platform

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card discounts

Life Assurance

Stream wage access

24/7 GP service

Enhanced Maternity Package

Pension contribution

Free meals & local parking

Job summary

Stanley House, part of Elysium Healthcare, is seeking a proactive Chef to join a dedicated kitchen team. You will work 37.5 hours per week, crafting daily meals for residents, staff and visitors while contributing to events and special occasions.

You’ll guide peers, influence menu planning, ensure dietary requirements are met, and help with stock control and costings. A supportive, balanced work environment with social activities awaits.

Qualifications

• GCSE English (or equivalent) preferred.
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 or equivalent required.
• Basic Food Preparation and Basic Food Hygiene essential.
• Intermediate Food Hygiene desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Maintain food storage and stock rotation per procedures.
• Prepare and cook meals to a high standard, accommodating dietary needs.
• Serve meals to service users, staff and visitors professionally.
• Prepare foods for conferences and banquets.
• Participate in food costings and budgeting.
• Follow Safer Food Better Business and HACCP records.
• Take shift responsibility for catering operations.
• Research and create new menus aligned with healthy eating guidelines.
• File HACCP paperwork (temperatures, logs, cleaning schedules).

Skills

Age 18+

GCSE English

Basic Food Prep

Basic Food Hygiene

Intermediate Food Hygiene (desirable)

Mass menu planning

Costing & budgeting

Stock control

Previous catering experience

Education

GCSE English

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent)

Basic Food Preparation

Basic Food Hygiene (essential)

Job description

Stanley House, part of Elysium Healthcare, is seeking a proactive Chef to join a dedicated kitchen team. You will work 37.5 hours per week, crafting daily meals for residents, staff and visitors while contributing to events and special occasions.

You’ll guide peers, influence menu planning, ensure dietary requirements are met, and help with stock control and costings. A supportive, balanced work environment with social activities awaits.