Chef

Jupiter Recruitment; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a talented Chef for a brand new care home in Weymouth. Responsibilities include menu planning, food preparation and supervision of kitchen staff. The role offers a salary of £14.00 per hour along with a range of generous benefits including a pension scheme, paid training, and employee recognition schemes.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and training programme

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for enhanced DBS

Rewards for years of service

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in healthcare or hospitality.
• Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Undertake menu planning in consultation with residents.
• Oversee preparation and cooking of food.
• Ensure HACCP processes are followed.

Skills

Excellent cooking skills

Knowledge of nutrition

Strong communication skills

Time management

Health and safety regulations knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering

Job description

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a talented Chef to work in a brand new care home opening soon based in the Weymouth, Dorset area.You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

A nursing and residential care home that's perfectly positioned in one of the most beautiful seaside towns on England's south coast, is set to open soon

**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 £14.00 per hour.We currently have permanent vacancies for both days and night shifts available.In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous 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
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

Reference ID: 7059

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV