Chef

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & training

Bank holiday pay

Recognition schemes

DBS costs covered

Years of service rewards

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking a committed Chef for a care home in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. You will plan and prepare meals, cater to dietary needs, and supervise kitchen staff in a supportive team environment.

The role offers day shifts, a permanent full-time contract, and generous benefits. A competitive hourly rate is offered with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparation and catering is required.
• Proven chef experience, ideally in healthcare or hospitality.
• Ability to create nutritious menus meeting dietary needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration with residents and staff.
• Skilled in time management and working under pressure.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus in consultation with residents and management.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking and service according to menus.
• Ensure displayed menus show choices for residents.
• Cater for special diets and cultural needs with suitable options.
• Check stock quality and quantity; place orders as needed.
• Supervise kitchen team and maintain HACCP processes.
• Keep catering manual and HACCP records up to date.

Skills

Proven experience as a Chef

Excellent cooking skills

Nutrition knowledge

Strong communication and interpersonal

Time management under pressure

Health and safety knowledge

Training and supervising kitchen staff

Education

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparation & catering

Job description

An exciting new job opportunity has become available for a committed Chef to work in an amazing care home based in the Altrincham, Greater Manchester area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

This special care home specialising in general & dementia nursing, residential and respite care for the elderly

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 £15.00 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:

• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays
• Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)
• Refer a friend schemeCosts for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

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