Chef

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Chef to lead their kitchen operations. You will develop nutritious meals, manage stock control, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. This role offers excellent training opportunities and career development within a passionate and caring team. Join us to make a meaningful impact in residents’ lives!

Benefits

Career development and training

Wagestream- access your wages

Online and in-store discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce.
• Desire to help people and a commitment to quality service.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation.
• Develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals for residents.
• Menu design and planning.
• Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health and Safety regulations.
• Training and supervising a team.

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

People and culture

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.