Chef Reference ID: 6886Day ShiftsFull TimeNight ShiftsPermanent

Jupiter Recruitment; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a talented Chef for a permanent role in Woodbridge. The Chef will be responsible for menu planning, food preparation, and kitchen management, ensuring dietary needs are met. This full-time position offers an excellent salary and generous benefits, including pension and training opportunities.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and paid training

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Recognition schemes

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for enhanced DBS

Rewards for years of service

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in healthcare or hospitality.
• Excellent cooking skills and various cooking techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to train staff.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and overseeing food preparation and serving.
• Supervising the kitchen team and ensuring food quality.
• Managing food expenditure in accordance with budget.

Skills

Cooking skills

Knowledge of nutrition

Communication skills

Time management

Health and safety knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering

Job description

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Chef Reference ID: 6886Day ShiftsFull TimeNight ShiftsPermanent, Woodbridge

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Client:

Jupiter Recruitment

Location:

Woodbridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

863f94c64074

Job Views:

6

Posted:

18.07.2025

Expiry Date:

01.09.2025

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Job Description:

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a talented Chef to work in an exceptional care home based in the Woodbridge, Suffolk area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading healthcare providers

This special service specialises in a range of care services, including: residential care, respite care, dementia care and convalescence care

**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering**

As a Chef your key duties include:

· Undertake menu planning in consultation with residents and Manager

· Oversee and participate in the preparation and cooking and serving of all food in accordance with agreed menus

· Ensure menus are displayed showing choices

· Ensure individuals on special diets or with specific cultural needs are catered for and that choice is also available

· Check quantity and quality of stock and orders items in accordance with the catering manual

· Supervise the kitchen employee team

· Ensure HACCP’s processes and the catering manual are followed and recorded as required

· Ensure that the food expenditure is kept within budget in consultation with the Bursar and/or Home Manager

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

· 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

The successful Chef will receive an excellent salary of £15.00 per hour and the annual salary is £31,200 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

· Pension scheme

· Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects

· Enhanced rates for bank holidays

· Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)

· Refer a friend scheme

· Costs for an enhanced DBS

· Rewards for years of service

Reference ID: 6886

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [emailprotected]