Chef

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Urmston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed care home in Urmston seeks a talented Chef to create seasonal menus and manage food preparation with a focus on quality and cost-effectiveness. Ideal candidates will possess proven cooking experience and a food hygiene certificate. The role offers flexible working patterns and numerous employee benefits, including healthcare support and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Simply Health

Early Pay

Flexible working patterns

Discounted gym membership

Training support

Qualifications

• Holder of a food hygiene certificate or equivalent.
• Experience in menu planning and creative dish development.
• Ability to manage food preparation and inventory efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Create seasonal menus and innovative dishes.
• Manage overall food preparation and presentation.
• Understand food and labor costs, crafting cost-effective menus.

Skills

Proven experience as Chef

Financial acumen

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

About the Role

Are you a chef that’s looking for more work life balance? Are you looking to move away from the split shifts and working into the early hours?

If this sounds familiar, why not consider a move into the care sector. Here at Maria Mallaband our Chefs still work with seasonal ingredients and create dishes to restaurant standard.

If you thrive on the delicate balance of creativity and budgets? Look no further! We’re seeking a talented Chef who can weave magic into our menu while keeping a watchful eye on the bottom line.

What will you be doing?

Menu Planning and Seasonality:

• Create menus that dance with seasonal ingredients where possible, ensuring freshness and delight for our residents.
• Balance creativity with cost-effectiveness.

Recipe Development:

• Dream up crave-worthy, innovative dishes that align with our brand identity.
• Design recipes that fit within our kitchen’s capabilities and equipment.

Food Management:

• Oversee food preparation, presentation, and taste. Our guests deserve nothing less than perfection.
• Manage inventory efficiently to minimise waste and maximise flavour.

Budget Mastery:

• Understand food and labour costs and work within a pricing strategy.
• Craft menus that not only tantalize taste buds but also keep our business thriving.

Who will you be?

Whilst it would be amazing if you had experience working in a care setting, welcome applications from all sectors!

Some non-negotiables for us are:

• Proven experience as Chef.
• Holder of a food hygiene certificate or equivalent
• Financial acumen – you know your numbers as well as your favourite recipe.

What’s in it for you?

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage

If you’re ready to elevate our dining experience and make every bite memorable, apply now!

Manorhey

Manorhey is an expertly designed, purpose-built care facility in Urmston which offers residential, nursing and dementia care. The warm and welcoming home provides a number of communal lounges as well a library, cinema room and dining room. The single occupancy bedrooms come fully furnished and with en-suite wet rooms. The comprehensive range of care options ensures staff meet the changing needs of residents. This means that it is unlikely that any resident will face an emotional and unsettling move to another care home if their needs change. The highly skilled staff at Manorhey include qualified nurses and carers, who all work together to maintain the health and well-being of each resident, focusing on the needs of the individual and fully supporting their independence. Manorheyâ€s laundry, housekeeping and maintenance staff also maintain the excellent standards of the home. Talented chefs serve restaurant-quality, fresh food daily, adapted for all dietary needs and requirements, while the dedicated activities team are responsible for a varied entertainment, activities and events programme. Manorhey can also provide daycare for those who wish to visit the home for the day, enjoy a meal and participate in the available social events.