Chef

Jupiter Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester seeks a dedicated Chef to join their team in a nursing home setting. You will be responsible for menu planning, food preparation, and ensuring dietary needs are met. The ideal candidate should hold an NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering and have experience in a healthcare or hospitality environment. Competitive salary of £15.50 per hour with benefits including a pension scheme, paid training, and recognition awards.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and paid training

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Undertake menu planning in consultation with residents.
• Oversee preparation and cooking of all food.
• Ensure adherence to HACCP processes.

Skills

Excellent cooking skills

Knowledge of nutrition

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage time effectively

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

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 amazing nursing home based in the Partington, Manchester area.You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This special nursing home has been designed for the needs of people living with dementia

**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

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 £15.50 per hour.This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through day shifts.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: 7079

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV