Chef

Jupiter Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a committed Chef for their care home in Colchester. The role includes menu planning, food preparation, and supervising kitchen staff while ensuring dietary requirements are met within budget. Offering competitive pay and generous benefits, this permanent full-time position is ideal for experienced chefs looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and training

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for an enhanced DBS

Rewards for years of service

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef in healthcare or hospitality.
• Excellent cooking skills with various techniques.
• Knowledge of nutrition for dietary menu development.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus with residents and prepare all food accordingly.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure quality of meals.
• Follow HACCP processes and maintain budget for food.

Skills

Cooking skills

Communication

Time management

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Supervision

Education

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering

Job description

An amazing job opportunity has arisen for a committed Chef to work in an exceptional care home based in the Colchester, Essex area.You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

The care home emphasises on Dementia and Mental health care, and also has skills to care for younger people with dementia in an annex adjacent to the main home

**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 £15.00 per hour.This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through day shifts.In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

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

Reference ID: 7051

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV