Chef

Jupiter Recruitment

Olney

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 26,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Pension scheme

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Enhanced rates for bank holidays

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Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is assisting a modern Buckinghamshire nursing home in Milton Keynes to find a skilled Chef for a permanent, full-time role with day shifts. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and broader career prospects within a leading healthcare provider.

The Chef will plan menus with residents, lead food preparation and service, ensure dietary needs are met, and supervise kitchen staff while upholding HACCP standards and cost controls. Salary is paid hourly.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering is required.
Experience as a Chef is advantageous, especially in healthcare or hospitality.
Strong cooking techniques and knowledge of nutrition to meet dietary requirements.

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.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety

Menu planning

Education

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering

Job description

An exciting new job opportunity is now available for a talented Chef to work in a modern nursing home opened in the summer of 2024 in the Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire area.You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is the latest flagship nursing home is the embodiment of elegance and luxury living, combining superb facilities, designed with resident wellbeing in mind, with a convenient location on the edge of town

**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 £16.00 per hour.This exciting position is a permanent full time role working on day shifts.In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits: