Chef

TipTopJob; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Paid training

Bank holiday pay

Recognition programs

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend

DBS costs covered

Long service rewards

Job summary

TipTopJob in Woodbridge is seeking a talented Chef for a permanent, full-time role in a care home. You will plan menus with residents and management, prepare and serve meals, and ensure dietary requirements are met per menus. Strong HACCP compliance and staff supervision are essential.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate of GBP16.50 and opportunities for professional development within a respected UK healthcare provider. A NVQ Level 2:3 in Food preparing and catering is required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2:3 in Food preparing and catering required.
• Proven experience as a Chef in healthcare or hospitality.
• Knowledge of nutrition and ability to develop compliant menus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake menu planning in consultation with residents and Manager.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation, cooking and serving of all food per menus.
• Ensure menus display choices and meet dietary requirements.
• Cater for special diets and cultural needs with appropriate options.
• Check stock quantities and place orders according to catering manual.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure HACCP processes are followed.
• Keep food expenditure within budget in consultation with Home Manager/Bursar.

Skills

Chef experience

Cooking skills

Nutrition knowledge

HACCP/food safety

Staff supervision

Time management

Communication skills

Health and safety regulations

Education

NVQ Level 2:3 in Food preparing and catering

Job description

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a talented Chef to work in an exceptional care home based in the Woodbridge, Suffolk area. You will be working for one of UKs leading healthcare providers.

This special residential care home provides high quality residential care, dementia care and respite care.

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2:3 in Food preparing and catering.

Key Duties

• 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 HACCPs 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

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 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

Benefits

The successful Chef will receive an excellent salary of GBP16.50 per hour. 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:

• 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

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