Chef Bank

Care UK; Hale Barns; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and apprenticeship

Hundreds of discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care UK is seeking an aspiring chef to join our bank catering team in a fast-paced kitchen, focusing on fresh, seasonal produce and resident wellbeing.

You will lead the kitchen operation, design menus, manage stock and costs, ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance, and train the team to reach their potential.

We offer flexible scheduling, extensive training through our Catering Academy, apprenticeship paths, and wellbeing and discount benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Interest in fresh and seasonal produce.
• Willingness to train and develop within a catering team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation.
• Develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals for residents and their requirements.
• Menu design and planning.
• Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen.
• Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them reach their potential.

Skills

Food safety

Team leadership

Menu planning

Dietary requirements

Stock management

Job description

Are you an aspiring chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Then join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Chef.

Join our bank team and embrace unparalleled flexibility by having the freedom to tailor your schedule to fit your lifestyle, whilst being a valued team member. Experience the true empowerment of a flexible and fulfilling career journey with Care UK.

The Role

• Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation.
• Develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals for residents and their requirements.
• Menu design and planning.
• Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen.
• Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential.

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

• Wagestream- access your wages at any-time
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Wellbeing support

Career Development

We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Staff and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a Chef with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.