Chef

Kingsley Healthcare; Holt; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned care home group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chef responsible for planning nutritious meals for residents, ensuring excellent food quality within budget. Candidates should have experience in a similar role, knowledge of nutrition, and strong communication skills. This position offers opportunities for skill development and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role as a Chef.
• Willingness to work towards Intermediate Food Hygiene qualifications.
• Drive and ambition to nurture talent within the team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provision daily nutritious meals for residents.
• Ensure food is fresh and within budget.
• Maintain health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Team player

Effective communication

Knowledge of nutrition

Creative menu planning

Ability to motivate

Education

Food Hygiene Certified – Level 2

First Aid Certified

NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering

Job description

About the company

Family-owned Kingsley Healthcare is a UK top 20 ranked care home group (carehome.co.uk) employing 2,000-plus staff and supporting 1,400 residents. We have a sector‑leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer. Furthermore, we are proud to have been ranked Number 1 in the UK for work wellbeing in recruiter Indeed’s Better Work Awards 2023. A true testament to Kingsley’s caring ethos.

Chef Responsibilities

As a Chef, you will be responsible for the planning and provision of daily nutritious meals for all our residents while ensuring the food you purchase is fresh and within budget. In addition, you will ensure all health and safety and environmental standards are achieved and maintained. You must be a team player who will inspire and motivate your team.

Reports to: Home Manager

This role could be for you if you have;

• Experience in a similar role as a Chef.
• Knowledge of nutrition and therapeutic diets.
• Drive, ambition and an ability to motivate and nurture talent within the team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in creative menu planning and working with seasonal produce.

Qualifications for the role

• Food Hygiene Certified – Level 2 – willing to work towards Intermediate Food Hygiene qualifications.
• First Aid Certified.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering.

What will you get from the role?

You will have the satisfaction of working with, and being supported by, an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.