Chef

Jupiter Recruitment; Holt; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Induction and training

Enhanced bank holidays

Employee recognition programs

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend

Enhanced DBS costs

Rewards for long service

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking a committed Chef for a brand-new care home in Holt, Norfolk. You will plan menus with residents, prepare and serve meals, and ensure dietary requirements are met. The role is full-time, days, with a salary of £18 per hour and generous benefits including a pension and training program.

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparation and catering is required. You will supervise kitchen staff, manage stock, and ensure HACCP compliance within budget guidance from the Home Manager.

Qualifications

• Must hold an NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering
• Experience in healthcare or hospitality preferred
• Ability to plan menus with residents and Manager
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Menu planning with residents and Manager
• Oversee and participate in the preparation and serving of meals
• Ensure menus are displayed with choices
• Cater for special diets and cultural needs
• Check stock quantities and place orders
• Supervise kitchen staff
• Follow HACCP processes and catering manual
• Manage food expenditure within budget with Home Manager

Skills

Menu planning

Food preparation

HACCP compliance

Dietary knowledge

Team supervision

Budgeting

Health and safety

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering

Job description

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Chef to work in a brand new state of the art care home opened in the Holt, Norfolk area.You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

The latest flagship nursing home in historic Holt is the embodiment of elegance and luxury living, combining superb facilities.We are proud to offer residential, dementia, respite and nursing care in a beautiful and well-designed setting

**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 £18.00 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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