Cook

TipTopJob; Swaffham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Paid training

Bank holiday rates

Recognition awards

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend

Enhanced DBS

Long service rewards

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a committed Chef for a brand-new, state-of-the-art care home in Swaffham, Norfolk. Join a leading UK health care provider delivering residential, dementia, respite, and convalescence care in a supportive setting.

Applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2:3 in Food preparation and catering. The role is permanent, full-time, with day shifts and a salary of GBP15.00 per hour, plus benefits and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2:3 in Food preparing and catering is required.
• Healthcare or hospitality experience preferred.
• Ability to plan menus with residents and managers.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning in consultation with residents and Manager.
• Oversee cooking, serving and food presentation according to menus.
• Display menus with available choices.
• Cater for special diets and cultural needs.
• Check stock quantities and place orders per manual.
• Supervise kitchen staff.
• Ensure HACCP and catering manual compliance.
• Help manage food expenditure with Home Manager.

Skills

Cooking skills

Nutrition knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Health & safety

Staff supervision

Education

NVQ Level 2:3 in Food preparing and catering

Job description

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 Swaffham, Norfolk area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers

This is a brand new modern, care home which provides residential, dementia, respite, and convalescence care, offering a comfortable and supportive environment tailored to the individual needs of each resident

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 HACCPs 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

Benefits

The successful Chef will receive an excellent salary of GBP15.00 per hour. 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)


• Paid breaks


• Uniform provided


• Refer a friend scheme


• Costs for an enhanced DBS


• Rewards for years of service

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