Chef

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a talented Chef to join their exceptional care home in the Brooke, Norwich area. The successful candidate will have an NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering and experience in a healthcare setting. Key responsibilities include menu planning and overseeing food preparation. This is a full-time permanent position with a salary of £13.50 per hour and excellent benefits, including a pension scheme and paid training.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and paid 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, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting.
• Excellent cooking skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques.
• Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Undertake menu planning in consultation with residents and Manager.
• Oversee the preparation and cooking of all food.
• Ensure HACCP's processes are followed.

Skills

Cooking skills

Knowledge of nutrition

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Health and safety knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering

Job description

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

This care home really gets to know the residents and the staff pride themselves on offering the highest quality care tailored to their needs

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 requirementsStrong 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 £13.50 per hour.This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through days.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: 7120

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