Chef

PSR Solutions; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious national care home provider in Sudbury is seeking an experienced Chef for their Nursing Home. In this rewarding role, you'll prepare menus that meet residents' dietary needs, manage kitchen operations, and engage with residents. Ideal candidates will have previous Chef experience along with relevant NVQs and food hygiene certifications. This position offers paid breaks, training opportunities, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Excellent training opportunities

Employee Assistance

Blue Light Card Scheme

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef in a care or hospitality setting.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare daily menus tailored to residents' dietary needs.
• Manage food stock, orders, and kitchen budgets.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment.
• Lead and support kitchen staff.
• Engage with residents and respond to feedback.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Knowledge of nutrition

Food safety

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering

Food Hygiene Level 2

First Aid certification

Job description

Chef - Care Home Setting

Location: Sudbury, Suffolk

Salary: £15.00 per Hour

Hours: Days - Weekdays / Weekends

PSR Solutions are proud to be recruiting for an experienced and talented Chef to join this comfortable and spacious Nursing Home in Sudbury, Suffolk, which is part of a prestigious, national Care Home Provider. This is a rewarding role where your culinary skills will directly contribute to residents' health, well-being, and overall experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare daily menus tailored to residents' dietary needs
• Manage food stock, orders, and kitchen budgets
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment
• Lead and support kitchen staff
• Engage with residents and respond to feedback

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Chef (care or hospitality setting preferred)
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering
• Food Hygiene Level 2 (willing to work towards Level 3)
• First Aid certification
• Strong knowledge of nutrition, food safety, and kitchen operations
• Great communication and time management skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

Benefits

• Paid breaks & DBS
• Excellent opportunities for training and development
• Employee Assistance & Blue Light Card Scheme
• Supportive, people‑first working environment
• A rewarding role making a real difference to residents' lives

Apply now or contact Shaheena @ PSR Solutions for a confidential chat.