Community Chef: Nutritious Meals for Day Centre

birmingham.gov.uk; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

West Midlands Pension Fund

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement

My Rewards Scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking a dedicated Chef for its Day Centre catering team in Birmingham. You will support senior chefs, prepare nutritious meals, and ensure HACCP hygiene standards while meeting diverse dietary needs.

Join a service focused on wellbeing, customer care, and teamwork. DBS checks apply and the council promotes safeguarding and accessibility throughout the recruitment journey.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and handling food in a professional catering environment.
• Experience presenting food to high standards.
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements.
• Good organisational skills in a busy kitchen.
• Strong customer care and communication skills.
• Understanding of Food Hygiene, HACCP and Health & Safety.
• Knowledge of COSHH and infection control practices.
• Basic numerical skills for stock control and admin duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality meals to set standards.
• Develop menus meeting nutritional needs and dietary requirements.
• Maintain food hygiene, health and safety, HACCP.
• Order food supplies and manage stock rotation.
• Complete cleaning schedules and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Support service improvements and participate in meetings.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and visitors.
• Supervise Catering and Facilities Assistants when required.

Skills

Food preparation

Nutrition knowledge

Customer care

Organisational skills

Communication

Food hygiene

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Basic Food Preparation

Level 2 Food Safety

Manual Handling

Job description

Birmingham City Council is seeking a dedicated Chef for its Day Centre catering team in Birmingham. You will support senior chefs, prepare nutritious meals, and ensure HACCP hygiene standards while meeting diverse dietary needs.

Join a service focused on wellbeing, customer care, and teamwork. DBS checks apply and the council promotes safeguarding and accessibility throughout the recruitment journey.