Chef - Seasonal Menus, Creative Dishes, Flexible Hours

Maria Mallaband; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simply Health

Early Pay

Tastecard Discount

Nest Pension

Flexible Working

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing Support

Training & Development

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Maria Mallaband is seeking a skilled Chef to deliver restaurant-standard menus in a care-sector setting, focusing on seasonal ingredients, budget-minded creativity, and work-life balance.

The role covers menu planning, recipe development, food management, and cost control; experience in care is welcome but not required, with benefits including healthcare, early pay, and flexible working.

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 our residents.
• Recipe Development: Dream up crave-worthy, innovative dishes that align with our brand identity and fit within kitchen capabilities.
• Food Management: Oversee food preparation, presentation, and taste; manage inventory to minimise waste.
• Budget Mastery: Understand food and labour costs and work within a pricing strategy.

Skills

Proven experience as Chef

Financial acumen

Education

Food hygiene certificate or equivalent

Job description

Maria Mallaband is seeking a skilled Chef to deliver restaurant-standard menus in a care-sector setting, focusing on seasonal ingredients, budget-minded creativity, and work-life balance.

The role covers menu planning, recipe development, food management, and cost control; experience in care is welcome but not required, with benefits including healthcare, early pay, and flexible working.