Chef

Cinnamon Care Collection; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Breaks

Uniforms

Staff Meals

Nest Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Care Workers Charity

Spice of Life – Discount Retail Scheme

Cycle Scheme

Eye Care

Refer a Friend Scheme

Reward Vouchers

Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition

Job summary

Merriman Grange, a Cinnamon Care Collection home in Worthing, is seeking an experienced Chef to join on‑call to cover annual leave and sickness. You will work from rotating menus, preparing and serving freshly produced meals, and helping to deliver a fine dining standard for residents.

You should have at least 2 years catering experience, ideally up to Sous Chef level, be energetic and reliable, and uphold high cleanliness and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years catering experience, ideally up to Sous Chef level.
• Energetic and passionate about providing exceptional food.
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Cover annual leave and ad hoc sickness on an on‑call basis.
• Order, prepare and serve freshly produced meals from local suppliers where possible.
• Contribute to fine dining experiences and menu development.

Skills

Catering experience

Job description

Chef
£17.14 per hour plus company benefits
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Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Merriman Grange is a luxurious residential and dementia care home based in Worthing offering state-of-the-art facilities, which include 72 large ensuite bedrooms and 5 luxury care suites. The home also features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on-site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon.

We are looking for an experienced and flexible Chef to work on an ‘as and when basis’ to cover annual leave and ad hoc sickness. Rotas are planned in advance so you will be given notice of the days/weeks to be worked.

We are looking for someone who is both energetic and passionate about providing exceptional food. Working from a variety of menus created by the Head Chef, you will ensure that mealtimes are a highlight of our residents’ days by ordering, preparing and serving appetizing freshly produced food, from local suppliers where possible, whilst maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and health and safety.

We aim to provide a fine dining experience with varied choices for every mealtime but also providing all catering for private events for our residents.

Working in a spacious, exceptionally well equipped kitchen, you will need to be hard working, professional and reliable. Our Chef is looking for someone who has at least 2 year’s catering experience, ideally up to Sous Chef level.

You will need to have the passion to work with the catering team showcasing innovative and fine dining standard of food. You will be mentored and trained further by the Head Chef and encouraged to contribute to the kitchen’s ideas and menus.

Our team member benefits include:

• Paid Breaks
• Uniforms
• Staff Meals
• Nest Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Workers Charity
• ‘Spice of Life’ – Discount Retail Scheme
• Cycle Scheme
• Eye Care
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Reward Vouchers
• Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards