Chef

Jupiter Recruitment; Eye; On-site; GBP 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and paid training programme

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

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled Chef to join a dedicated team in a care home located in Eye, Suffolk. The role involves menu planning, cooking, and supervising kitchen staff while ensuring dietary needs are met.

The position comes with a competitive salary of £15.00 per hour and various benefits including a pension scheme and paid training opportunities. Ideal candidates will have experience in healthcare or hospitality and necessary qualifications.

Qualifications

• Hold an NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering.
• Proven experience in healthcare or hospitality settings.
• Ability to develop menus that meet dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Undertake menu planning in consultation with residents and Manager.
• Oversee and participate in food preparation and serving.
• Ensure special diets are catered for and choices are available.
• Supervise kitchen employee team and ensure HACCP processes are followed.

Skills

Proven experience as a Chef

Excellent cooking skills

Knowledge of nutrition for menu development

Strong communication skills

Time management under pressure

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Ability to train kitchen staff

Education

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering

Job description

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

This care home is a purpose built unit for residents who have dementia. It is a converted Victorian country house with accommodation.

Requirements

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering.

Responsibilities

• Undertake menu planning in consultation with residents and Manager
• Oversee and participate in the preparation, 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 order items in accordance with the catering manual
• Supervise the kitchen employee team
• Ensure HACCP 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

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 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

Compensation and Benefits

The successful Chef will receive an excellent salary of £15.00 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

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