Chef: Seasonal Menus, Creative Dishes, Flexible Hours

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Holmes Chapel; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simply Health

Early Pay

Benefits platform discounts

Tastecard discount

Free criminal record checks

Nest pension

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Service recognition

Training & development

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd is seeking a Chef to deliver restaurant-standard dishes in our care-home kitchen. The role focuses on creative menu planning with seasonal produce, while balancing costs and kitchen capabilities.

You will plan recipes, manage food preparation and presentation, and optimise inventory to reduce waste. Flexible working patterns are available, with benefits and care-industry experience welcomed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chef.
• Holder of a food hygiene certificate or equivalent.
• Financial acumen – you know your numbers as well as your favourite recipe.

Responsibilities

• Menu Planning and Seasonality: Create menus that dance with seasonal ingredients where possible, ensuring freshness and delight for residents.
• Recipe Development: Dream up crave-worthy, innovative dishes that align with the brand identity and kitchen capabilities.
• Food Management: Oversee food preparation, presentation, and taste; manage inventory to minimise waste and maximise flavour.
• Budget Mastery: Understand food and labour costs and work within a pricing strategy to keep the business thriving.

Skills

Proven experience as Chef

Food hygiene certification

Financial acumen

Job description

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd is seeking a Chef to deliver restaurant-standard dishes in our care-home kitchen. The role focuses on creative menu planning with seasonal produce, while balancing costs and kitchen capabilities.

You will plan recipes, manage food preparation and presentation, and optimise inventory to reduce waste. Flexible working patterns are available, with benefits and care-industry experience welcomed.