Cook

Jupiter Recruitment

Weymouth

On-site

GBP 20,664 - 23,419

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Induction and training programme

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS costs

Rewards for years of service

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is recruiting a Chef for a well-regarded nursing home in Weymouth, Dorset. The role requires an NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparation and catering and offers a permanent full-time position with mix shifts.

The successful candidate will plan menus with residents, oversee cooking and serving, ensure dietary requirements are met, manage stock and supervise kitchen staff. A competitive hourly rate is offered along with benefits.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering (required).
Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in healthcare or hospitality.
Excellent cooking skills and knowledge of diverse techniques.
Knowledge of nutrition and ability to develop compliant menus.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage time and work under pressure.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures.
Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

Undertake menu planning in consultation with residents and Manager.
Oversee and participate in preparation, cooking and serving of all food per menus.
Ensure menus are displayed with choices.
Cater for special diets or cultural needs and maintain variety of options.
Check stock quantities and place orders per catering manual.
Supervise kitchen staff.
Ensure HACCP processes and manual are followed and recorded.
Manage food expenditure with Home Manager/Bursar.

Skills

Proven experience as a Chef

Excellent cooking skills

Nutrition knowledge

Strong communication

Time management

Health and safety awareness

Staff supervision

Education

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering

Job description

A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for a talented Chef to work in an exceptional nursing home based in the Weymouth, Dorset area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care provider

This nursing home specialises in general & dementia nursing, residential and respite care for the elderly. The home is currently rated as ‘Good' by CQC

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 £16.00 per hour. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working on mix shifts. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits