Chef Manager

NSSL Holding Ltd; Wooburn Green; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home company in Wooburn Green is seeking a Chef to oversee kitchen operations and prepare nutritious meals for residents. Responsibilities include planning menus, supervising staff, and ensuring food hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and a Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification. This is a full-time position offering £16.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ideally hold a Level 3 Food Hygiene or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working as a Chef or Cook, preferably in a care or healthcare setting.
• Good knowledge of different diets, including liquid and texture-modified diets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals to a high standard.
• Plan and develop menus with input from the team and residents.
• Supervise and support kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily service.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen in line with food hygiene regulations.

Skills

Experience working as a Chef or Cook

Good knowledge of different diets

Confident in supervising a small team

Reliable and organized

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Chef - Care Home (HP10 - High Wycombe) 37.5 hours per week | £16.00 per hour (Trainee rate £14.50 per hour). Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm, working alternate weekends.

We are looking for a Chef to join our friendly team at a care home based in the CM24 area of Essex. The successful candidate will oversee the daily running of the kitchen, supervise kitchen staff, and help plan and prepare nutritious meals for our elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals to a high standard, following dietary and nutritional requirements
• Plan and develop menus with input from the team and residents
• Supervise and support kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily service
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen in line with food hygiene regulations
• Manage stock levels, place food orders, and control waste
• Ensure special diets and texture-modified meals are prepared correctly
• Monitor portion control and presentation standards
• Follow all health and safety, food hygiene, and infection control procedures

Requirements

• Ideally hold a Level 3 Food Hygiene or equivalent qualification (training can be provided)
• Experience working as a Chef or Cook, preferably in a care or healthcare setting
• Good knowledge of different diets, including liquid and texture-modified diets
• Confident in supervising a small team and managing kitchen operations
• Reliable, organised, and passionate about providing high-quality meals
• Available to work alternate weekends
• We are open to considering candidates with less experience who are willing to learn. In this case, the role will be offered as a Cook position at £14.50 per hour with support and training provided