Chef

Kingsley Healthcare; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned care home group in Woodbridge is seeking a Chef to plan and provide nutritious meals to residents. The ideal candidate will have experience in catering, knowledge of nutrition, and be able to effectively communicate with the team. Responsibilities include maintaining health standards and inspiring team collaboration. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in creative menu planning and working with seasonal produce.
• Drive, ambition and an ability to motivate and nurture talent within the team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide daily nutritious meals for residents, within budget.
• Ensure all health and safety and environmental standards are achieved and maintained.
• Work as a team player who can inspire and motivate the team.

Skills

Experience in a similar role as a Chef

Knowledge of nutrition and therapeutic diets

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering

Food Hygiene Certified – Level 2

First Aid Certified

Job description

Overview

Family-owned Kingsley Healthcare is a UK top 20 ranked care home group (carehome.co.uk) employing 2,000-plus staff and supporting 1,400 residents. We have a sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer. Kingsley was ranked Number 1 in the UK for work wellbeing in recruiter Indeed’s Better Work Awards 2023. As a Chef, you will be responsible for the planning and provision of daily nutritious meals for all our residents while ensuring the food you purchase is fresh and within budget. You will ensure all health and safety and environmental standards are achieved and maintained, and you must be a team player who will inspire and motivate your team.

Reports to: Home Manager

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide daily nutritious meals for residents, within budget.
• Ensure all health and safety and environmental standards are achieved and maintained.
• Work as a team player who can inspire and motivate the team.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role as a Chef.
• Knowledge of nutrition and therapeutic diets.
• Drive, ambition and an ability to motivate and nurture talent within the team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in creative menu planning and working with seasonal produce.
• Food Hygiene Certified – Level 2 – willing to work towards Intermediate Food Hygiene qualifications.
• First Aid Certified.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering.

What you will get from the role

You will have the satisfaction of working with, and being supported by, an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.