Chef

Care UK; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Cardiff is seeking a passionate Chef to lead kitchen operations, create nutritious meals and train a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring compliance with food safety standards while fostering a collaborative team spirit. With opportunities for career development and excellent training programs, you'll be part of a caring community focused on making a difference in residents' lives. This role offers a chance to grow your culinary skills in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Career development and training

Online and in-store discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen environment with an emphasis on fresh produce.
• Skills in designing menus that meet dietary requirements.
• Knowledge of food safety and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations to ensure smooth functioning.
• Design and plan menus focusing on residents' dietary needs.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff to maximize their potential.

Skills

Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Ability to develop nutritious meals

Menu design and planning

Stock control management

Compliance with food safety regulations

Team training and supervision

Job description

Are you an aspiring chef with experience in a fast‑paced kitchen environment with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Then join Care UK, a multi‑award‑winning care provider as a Chef.

The Role

• Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation.
• Develop nutritious and diet‑sensitive meals for residents and their requirements.
• Menu design and planning.
• Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen.
• Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential.

Benefits

• Alternate weekend and social working hours
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements* (*where applicable)
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in‑store discounts
• Annual purchase holiday scheme
• Wellbeing support
• Wagestream‑ access your wages at any

Career Development

We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Staff and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a Chef with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

Llys Cyncoed in Cardiff provides luxury life‑enabling care for older adults – our dedicated team of skilled professionals are like a family, and we are passionate about the care we provide. Llys Cyncoed would love to welcome you to the team to show you what a career at Care UK has to offer!

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