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CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Sheringham; Sur place; GBP 23 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Induction and training

Bank holiday pay

Recognition schemes

Refer a friend

Résumé du poste

The role is for a dedicated Chef at a brand new, state-of-the-art care home in Holt, Norfolk, operated by a leading health care provider. You must hold an NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparation and catering to be considered.

Key duties include menu planning with residents and management, cooking to approved menus, and ensuring dietary needs and cultural preferences are met while maintaining HACCP standards. The role is full-time with a monthly pay cycle and benefits as outlined by the employer.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering is required.
• Experience in healthcare or hospitality sectors is preferred.
• Ability to plan menus with residents and managers.

Responsabilités

• Plan menus in consultation with residents and Manager.
• Prepare, cook and serve food according to menus.
• Display menus with choices for residents.
• Cater for special diets and cultural needs.
• Check stock quantities and place orders per catering manual.
• Supervise kitchen staff.
• Maintain HACCP processes and catering manual records.
• Help manage food expenditure with Home Manager or Bursar.

Connaissances

Menu planning

Cooking skills

Nutrition knowledge

HACCP and safety

Team supervision

Communication

Time management

Flexibility under pressure

Formation

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering

Outils

None

Description du poste

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Chef to work in a brand new state of the art care home opened in the Holt, Norfolk area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

The latest flagship nursing home in historic Holt is the embodiment of elegance and luxury living, combining superb facilities. We are proud to offer residential, dementia, respite and nursing care in a beautiful and well-designed setting

**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 £17.00 - £18.00 per hour - Pay frequency is monthly. 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:

• • 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

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