Chef - care Home

JR United Kingdom; Brackley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national private care provider in Brackley is seeking an experienced Chef to plan and provide daily nutritious meals for residents. The role involves ensuring food quality within budget, maintaining health and safety standards, and leading the kitchen team. Flexibility in working hours, including weekends, is required. Relevant food hygiene certifications and qualifications are essential for this position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning and provision of daily nutritious meals for residents
• Ensure food purchased is fresh and within budget
• Achieve and maintain health and safety and environmental standards
• Inspire and motivate the team

Skills

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

Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

Education

Food Hygiene Certified Level 2 willing to work towards Intermediate Food Hygiene qualifications

First Aid Certified

NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering

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Chef
£15.00 per hour Full time hours
Day shifts
Nursing Home based role
Brackley, West Northamptonshire
Meridian Business Support is currently recruiting for a Chef for a National Private Care Provider.
About the role:
As a Chef, you will be responsible for the planning and provision of daily nutritious meals for all our residents while ensuring the food you purchase is fresh and within budget. In addition, you will ensure all health and safety and environmental standards are achieved and maintained. You must be a team player who will inspire and motivate your team.
Days worked can be negotiated but will be required to work alternative weekends.
Skills and attributes

• 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.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Education and qualification
Food Hygiene Certified Level 2 willing to work towards Intermediate Food Hygiene qualifications.
First Aid Certified.
NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

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