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TipTopJob; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Induction and training

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Staff recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend

Costs for enhanced DBS

Years of service rewards

Job summary

TipTopJob is hiring a talented Chef for a prestigious care home in Woodbridge, Suffolk. You will lead kitchen operations, plan menus with residents and management, and ensure meals meet dietary requirements in a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

This permanent, full-time role offers £16.50 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension, induction and paid training, enhanced bank-holiday rates, staff recognition schemes, paid breaks, uniforms, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting.
• Excellent cooking skills and knowledge of diverse cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of nutrition and ability to develop dietary menus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise and train kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Chef experience

Healthcare experience

Menu planning

Nutrition knowledge

Communication

Time management

Health and safety

Staff training

Education

NVQ Level 2:3 in Food preparing and catering

Job description

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a talented Chef to work in an exceptional care home based in the Woodbridge, Suffolk area. You will be working for one of UKs leading healthcare providers.

This special residential care home provides high quality residential care, dementia care and respite care.

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2:3 in Food preparing and catering.

Key Duties

• 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

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 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 GBP16.50 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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