Chef

Jupiter Recruitment; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Knutsford is seeking a talented Chef to work in a nursing home. The role involves menu planning, preparation, and supervision of kitchen staff while ensuring dietary needs are met. Candidates must hold an NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering. This full-time position offers a salary of £14.50 per hour and generous benefits, including a pension scheme and paid training.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting.
• Excellent cooking skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake menu planning in consultation with residents and Manager.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food.
• Ensure that special dietary needs are catered for.

Skills

Cooking skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of nutrition

Time management

Health and safety knowledge

Supervising kitchen staff

Education

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering

Job description

Overview

An excellent new job opportunity has arisen for a talented Chef to work in an exceptional nursing home based in the Knutsford, Cheshire area. You will be working for one of UK\'s leading health care providers.

This nursing home provides a range of care services, including: nursing care, dementia care, residential care, respite care, end of life care, and convalescence care.

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 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

Qualifications

• 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

Salary and Benefits

The successful Chef will receive an excellent salary of £14.50 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: 6923

How to apply

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