Chef

Jupiter Recruitment; Congleton; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional care home in Congleton is seeking a talented Chef to join their dedicated team. This permanent full-time role offers an excellent salary and a supportive work environment focused on providing high-quality care. The Chef will play a crucial role in menu planning, food preparation, and ensuring dietary needs are met. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for cooking, this position promises career growth and generous benefits, including a pension scheme and paid training. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of residents through your culinary skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Comprehensive Induction and Training

Enhanced Rates for Bank Holidays

Employee Recognition Schemes

Paid Breaks

Uniform Provided

Refer a Friend Scheme

Costs for Enhanced DBS

Rewards for Years of Service

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ Level 2-3 in Food Preparing and Catering.
• Proven experience as a Chef in healthcare or hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus in consultation with residents and Manager.
• Oversee food preparation and ensure quality standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff and manage food budgets.

Skills

Cooking Skills

Menu Planning

Nutritional Knowledge

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Time Management

Supervisory Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food Preparing and Catering

Job description

A great new job opportunity has arisen for a talented Chef to work in an exceptional care home based in Congleton, Cheshire area.You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This care home creates a relaxed and happy atmosphere for top quality dementia, residential and respite care

**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 and the annual salary is £31,200 per annum.This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 40 hours a week 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: 7016

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