Chef

Jupiter Recruitment; Olney; On-site; GBP 37,250,304 - 54,442,752; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and training

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Employee recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

DBS coverage

Rewards for years of service

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment seeks an experienced Chef for a modern nursing home in Milton Keynes. This permanent, full‑time, on‑site role involves day shifts in a high‑standard kitchen.

You will plan menus with residents and the home team, prepare and serve meals, and ensure all dietary needs are met with quality and variety. The role requires NVQ Level 2/3 in food preparation and catering, knowledge of nutrition, and strong organisation to manage stock, budgets, and staff while maintaining safety

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in food preparation and catering is required.
• Experience in healthcare or hospitality cooking is preferred.
• Knowledge of nutrition to meet dietary requirements is desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus in consultation with residents and manager.
• Prepare, cook and serve meals according to menus.
• Display menus with choices available to residents.
• Accommodate special diets and cultural needs; ensure options are available.
• Check stock quality, quantities and place orders per manual.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure training where needed.
• Follow HACCP and catering manual procedures and documentation.
• Keep food expenditure within budget in consultation with bursar/home manager.

Skills

Cooking skills

Menu planning

Stock control

Staff supervision

HACCP knowledge

Communication

Healthcare experience

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in food preparation

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 the UK's leading health care providers.

This flagships nursing home is the embodiment of elegance and luxury living, combining superb facilities designed with resident well‑being in mind, with a convenient location on the edge of town.

Requirements

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in food preparation and catering.

Key Duties

• Undertake menu planning in consultation with residents and the manager.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation, 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 order items in accordance with the catering manual.
• Supervise the kitchen employee team.
• Ensure HACCP processes and the catering manual are followed and recorded as required.
• Ensure that food expenditure is kept within budget in consultation with the bursar and/or home manager.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 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 a salary of £16.00 per hour. This is a permanent full‑time role working day shifts.

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.
• Coverage for an enhanced DBS.
• Rewards for years of service.