Chef

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

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd invites a committed Chef to join a brand new, state-of-the-art care home in Holt, Norfolk. You will plan menus with residents and managers and lead the kitchen to prepare and serve meals to meet diverse dietary needs.

Applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparation and catering, with proven experience in healthcare or hospitality. This is a permanent, full-time role paid monthly, with enhanced rates for holidays and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2–3 in Food preparation and catering is required.
• Healthcare or hospitality experience preferred.
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus in consultation with residents and Manager.
• Prepare, cook and serve meals in line with approved menus.
• Display menus showing choices.
• Cater to special diets and cultural needs.
• Check stock quantity and quality; place orders per manual.
• Supervise kitchen staff.
• Follow HACCP processes and catering manual.
• Help manage food expenditure within budget with Bursar/Home Manager.

Skills

Chef experience

Cooking skills

Nutrition knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Health & safety

Staff supervision

Education

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparation and catering

Job description

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Chef to work in a brand new state of the art care home opened in the Holt, Norfolk area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

The latest flagship nursing home in historic Holt is the embodiment of elegance and luxury living, combining superb facilities. We are proud to offer residential, dementia, respite and nursing care in a beautiful and well-designed setting

**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering**

As a Chef your key duties include:

• • Undertake menu planning in consultation with residents and Manager
• • Oversee and participate in the preparation and cooking and serving of all food in accordance with agreed menus
• • Ensure menus are displayed showing choices
• • Ensure individuals on special diets or with specific cultural needs are catered for and that choice is also available
• • Check quantity and quality of stock and orders items in accordance with the catering manual
• • Supervise the kitchen employee team
• • Ensure HACCP’s processes and the catering manual are followed and recorded as required
• • Ensure that the food expenditure is kept within budget in consultation with the Bursar and/or Home Manager

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• • Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting
• • Excellent cooking skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques
• • Knowledge of nutrition and the ability to develop menus that meet dietary requirements
• • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• • Ability to manage time effectively and work efficiently under pressure
• • Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures
• • Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff

The successful Chef will receive an excellent salary of £17.00 - £18.00 per hour - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• • Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• • Enhanced rates for bank holidays
• • Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)
• • Refer a friend scheme
• • Costs for an enhanced DBS
• • Rewards for years of service

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