Chef - Lead Kitchen & Healthy Menus in Care Home

Priory Group; Sefton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Group's Cleveland House in Banks, Southport, Lancashire, is recruiting a full-time Chef to join a dedicated team. This 40-hour role involves preparing meals, menus and maintaining high kitchen standards. Shift patterns are discussed at interview.

Applicants should have professional kitchen experience and an NVQ2 (or equivalent) with a basic food hygiene certificate. Strong communication and ability to work in a busy kitchen are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• NVQ2 or equivalent qualification and basic food hygiene certificate.
• Ability to plan and prepare meals and manage stock.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook, and serve meals.
• Supervise catering staff to maintain standards.
• Order, rotate stock and process invoices.
• Develop varied menus aligned with nutritional needs.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Meal planning

Staff supervision

Food preparation

Education

NVQ2 or equivalent

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Priory Group's Cleveland House in Banks, Southport, Lancashire, is recruiting a full-time Chef to join a dedicated team. This 40-hour role involves preparing meals, menus and maintaining high kitchen standards. Shift patterns are discussed at interview.

Applicants should have professional kitchen experience and an NVQ2 (or equivalent) with a basic food hygiene certificate. Strong communication and ability to work in a busy kitchen are essential.