Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Paid training

Employee recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for enhanced DBS

Rewards for years of service

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment seeks a talented Chef to join a luxury care home in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. This permanent full-time position involves menu planning, cooking, and managing kitchen staff to ensure high-quality meals for residents.

Ideal candidates will have an NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering, with proven experience in similar settings. In addition to a competitive hourly wage of £15.00, the role offers benefits such as a pension scheme, paid training, and recognition schemes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef in healthcare or hospitality.
• Excellent cooking skills and knowledge of cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of nutrition for dietary requirement menus.

Responsibilities

• Undertake menu planning and oversee food preparation.
• Ensure HACCP processes and catering manuals are followed.
• Manage kitchen staff and check food stock quality.

Skills

Cooking skills

Communication skills

Time management

Health and safety knowledge

Supervision skills

Education

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering

Job description

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

A luxury care home, designed for resident wellbeing, it boasts beautifully appointed bedrooms and expansive living spaces.Ensuring that every detail is meticulously crafted to provide the highest standard of care and living

**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 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 prospectsEnhanced 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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