Chef

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Swaffham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Rewards for long service

Refer a friend scheme

DBS costs covered

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in the United Kingdom seeks a committed Chef to join a brand new, state-of-the-art care home in Swaffham. You will plan menus with residents and the manager, prepare and serve meals, and ensure dietary needs and cultural preferences are met.

You will supervise kitchen staff, uphold HACCP standards, monitor stock and costs, and help maintain high-quality food throughout the care home environment. A competitive hourly rate is offered with a monthly pay cycle.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering is required.
• Experience in healthcare or hospitality is preferred.
• Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus with residents and Manager.
• Prepare, cook and serve meals according to menus.
• Display menus with options for residents.
• Cater for dietary and cultural needs.
• Check stock quality and order supplies per manual.
• Supervise kitchen team and HACCP processes.
• Manage food expenditure in coordination with the Home Manager.

Skills

Cooking skills

Menu planning

Nutrition knowledge

Health & safety

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering

Job description

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Chef to work in a brand new state of the art care home opened in the Swaffham, Norfolk area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

This is a brand new modern, care home which provides residential, dementia, respite, and convalescence care, offering a comfortable and supportive environment tailored to the individual needs of each resident

**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 £14.50 - £15.00 per hour - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through days. 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 scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

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