Chef BE

Curaa Group; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-driven care provider in Essex is seeking a Chef to manage the kitchen team, ensuring high standards are maintained while preparing daily meals for residents. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be a team player, and understand nutrition needs. This role offers a competitive salary of £16.00 per hour and various benefits, including free training and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Refer a Friend scheme - £250 (Nurses), £150 (all other roles)

Monthly Achievement awards

Free Uniform, DBS & meals

Free video-based and in-house training

Pension contributions through Nest

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Ability to manage kitchen team and maintain hygiene standards.
• Experience in planning and preparing meals considering dietary needs.
• Skills in ordering supplies and maintaining kitchen records.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen team and ensure high-quality service is maintained.
• Plan and cook daily meals for residents and staff.
• Conduct audits and team supervisions.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Energetic and hard-working

Flexible and adaptable

Understanding of nutrition

Job description

Chef - 40h / week - £16.00 / hour

Who are we

Curaa is a family‑run community‑driven care provider with award‑winning homes and a compassionate team that provides person‑centred care. Having launched in 2019 Curaa has grown its footprint across the South Southwest of England and plans to continue this journey in the future.

Our commitment to excellence is driven by our core values of respect, integrity, community and learning.

• Respect : At Curaa we believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect. We value diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and heard.
• Integrity : Our commitment to ethical practices ensures that we build trust with our residents partners and each other. We do what is right especially when no one is watching.
• Community : We support each other and work together to achieve common goals. Our sense of community extends beyond our office walls as we actively engage with and contribute to the broader society.
• Learning : By fostering a culture of learning we ensure that our team remains innovative and adaptable in a constantly evolving world.

The successful applicant will

Guarantee adherence to regulatory and statutory requirements and to the company policies and procedures.

Manage the kitchen team while making sure hygiene standards and high‑quality services are achieved and maintained.

Be responsible for ordering supplies food and equipment for the kitchen; monitor and check the refrigerators and freezers temperatures. Keep records and report any issues to the Manager.

Plan, prepare and cook all daily meals for residents and staff considering any dietary requirements and nutrition needs.

Also plan, prepare and cater for special events such as birthdays ensuring the highest quality and presentation of the food served and making sure the residents are happy with the service delivered in the home.

Complete audits and team supervisions.

What we are looking for

Someone who can deliver a level of care that truly comes from the heart making sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality as you get involved in general activities within the Care Home. And whether you are helping someone with limited mobility to learn to use an aid offering emotional support to a confused or distressed resident or delivering care to someone at the end of their life you will always have their well‑being in mind above anything else.

Requirements

• A team player who engages well with others.
• Strong communicator and influencer.
• Energetic and hard‑working.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference.
• A glass half full person with a sense of humour and a positive outlook.
• Understand nutrition.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Refer a Friend scheme - £250 (Nurses); £150 (all other roles).
• Monthly Achievement awards.
• Free Uniform DBS & meals.
• Free video‑based and in‑house training.
• Pension contributions through Nest.
• Free onsite parking.

Required Skills

• Work well with a team.
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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 16 - 16