Chef

JR United Kingdom; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Bury St Edmunds is seeking an experienced Chef to join their Independent Living team. The role involves leading kitchen operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality dining experiences for residents. With fixed daytime hours, you'll enjoy an excellent work-life balance and a variety of employee benefits including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail Discounts

28 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Private Health Care

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous Pension Scheme

Christmas Savings Club

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, preferably in care or Independent Living settings.
• Proactive attitude and a passion for food.
• Intermediate/Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver nutritious meals.
• Create menus reflecting dietary needs and preferences.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Food Allergy Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Chef - Oxslip, Bury St Edmunds

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Employment Type: Full Time - 37 hours per week

Hours: 07:00 - 14:30

Schedule: Monday to Friday (occasional weekends)

Enjoy your evenings free, perfect for work-life balance!

Are you an experienced chef ready to lead in a meaningful, people-focused environment? Do you excel at delivering high-quality meals while guiding a team and shaping a service that makes a difference? We are looking for a passionate and proactive Chef to join our Independent Living team. As a senior kitchen professional on-site, you'll lead daily operations, mentor staff, and ensure a first-class dining experience for our residents.

This role offers a fulfilling culinary career with a consistent daytime schedule, giving you your evenings back. While primarily Monday to Friday, flexibility to support weekend cover when needed is required.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading the kitchen team to deliver nutritious, seasonal meals meeting various dietary needs
• Creating menus reflecting resident preferences, cultural diversity, and dietary requirements
• Managing food budgets, stock, and supplier relationships
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations (including HACCP and COSHH)
• Upholding a 5-star EHO rating through due diligence practices
• Supporting and developing kitchen staff to maintain high service standards
• Monitoring kitchen equipment and cleanliness for safe, efficient operations

What You Bring:

• A passion for food and a commitment to excellence
• Strong leadership skills to organise, delegate, and lead from the front
• Understanding of food allergens and safe management
• Experience in catering, preferably in care, community, or Independent Living settings
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above); Intermediate/Advanced is desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Knowledge of kitchen due diligence and food safety practices

Why Join Us?

• A senior role valuing your leadership and creativity
• A supportive, resident-focused environment
• Fixed daytime hours allowing evenings off and work-life balance
• Opportunities for training and development

Employee Benefits:

We offer more than just a salary. Our benefits include:

• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Retail Discounts
• 28 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Private Health Care
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Christmas Savings Club

If you're ready to lead with care, creativity, and confidence, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and bring your leadership to our kitchen. Applications will be reviewed as received, and we reserve the right to close applications early upon finding a suitable candidate. Apply early to avoid disappointment! All offers are subject to pre-employment screening, including DBS check and references.

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