Chef Care Home

Varang Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Slough is seeking a Chef/Cook for care home clients. You will develop menus, cook high-quality dishes, and lead a kitchen team. Candidates must have catering qualifications and experience in a similar role. This role offers the chance to work with fresh produce in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualifications within Catering/Food Safety & Hygiene.
• Experience working as a chef/cook in a similar setting.
• Good understanding of nutrition and specialist diets.

Responsibilities

• Menu development tailored around residents' needs.
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality dishes.
• Help create a warm and fun environment.

Skills

Menu development

Use of fresh produce

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Education

Catering/Food Safety & Hygiene qualifications

Job description

Overview

Varang Recruitment are currently recruiting for care home Chef/Cook for our care home clients based in Slough and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Menu development - tailor menus around residents and to ensure we deliver person centred hospitality
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards
• Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment
• Work within budgets
• Help to complete regular audits
• Help manage stock control
• To help lead, motivate, inspire and develop a team

Head Chef experience and qualifications

• Qualifications within Catering/Food Safety & Hygiene
• Experience working as a chef/ cook in a similar setting
• Experience working in a busy kitchen environment
• Good understanding of nutrition and specialist diets
• Experience working with fresh seasonal food
• Good understanding of food safety

If you are interested in this role, please apply with your latest CV or talk to Richard directly