Chef - Care Home

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

Job summary

A leading care service provider in Colchester seeks a Chef to work full time, providing nutritious meals for residents. Responsibilities include meal planning, maintaining health standards, and managing kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, food hygiene certification, and strong cooking skills. Flexibility in working hours is required, including alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide daily nutritious meals for residents.
• Ensure food purchased is fresh and within budget.
• Maintain health and safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Proven experience as a Chef

Excellent cooking skills

Knowledge of nutrition

Strong communication skills

Time management

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Ability to train kitchen staff

Willingness to work flexible hours

Education

Food Hygiene Certified Level 2

First Aid Certified

NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering

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Chef
£15.00 per hour Full time
Day shifts
Nursing Home based chef role
Earls Colne, Essex
Meridian Business Support is currently recruiting for a Chef for a National Private Care Provider.

About the role:
You would be working 32 hours per week. The shift times are 8am to 6pm, 4 days per week
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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