Chef

TipTopJob; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Induction and paid training

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

DBS costs covered

Rewards for years of service

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a talented Chef to join a care home in Woodbridge, Suffolk. You will lead cooking operations, plan menus with residents, and ensure high-quality meals for residents, including those on special diets.

The role requires an NVQ Level 2/3 in Food preparation and catering, with duties covering stock, budgeting, and supervising kitchen staff. Excellent opportunity with generous benefits and permanent, full-time hours.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Food preparation and catering is required.
• Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in healthcare or hospitality.
• Ability to plan menus and cater for dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Undertake menu planning in consultation with residents and Manager.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation, cooking and serving of all food.
• Display menus with clear choices for residents.
• Cater for special diets and cultural needs with diverse options.
• Check stock and place orders per catering manual.
• Supervise the kitchen staff and ensure HACCP processes.
• Manage food expenditure within budget in consultation with management.

Skills

Cooking skills

Nutrition knowledge

Communication

Time management

Health & safety

Staff supervision

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Food preparation 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**

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 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

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

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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