Creative Chef - Lead Kitchen in Neurological Care

Elysium Healthcare; Daventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bankhol

Birthday day off

Career development and training

Ely-Vate rewards platform

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card benefits

Life Assurance

Stream wage access

24/7 GP service

Enhanced Maternity Package

Pension

Free meals

Free parking

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare in Daventry is seeking a talented Chef to join Badby Park and lead daily meal preparation for residents, staff and visitors.

You’ll work 37.5 hours per week, support the Head Chef, handle menu planning, cost control and HACCP compliance, and help train peers. The role offers a calm kitchen environment with opportunities to contribute to special events and community activities.

Qualifications

• GCSE English or equivalent.
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) in basic food preparation/cooking.
• Basic Food Hygiene qualification (essential).
• Intermediate Food hygiene (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Maintain food storage procedures and stock rotation.
• Prepare, plan and cook meals to a high standard, accommodating dietary requests.
• Serve meals to service users, staff and visitors in a professional manner.
• Prepare foods for conferences and banquets.
• Contribute to food costings and budget management.
• Adhere to Safer Food Better Business standards and HACCP records.
• Take shift responsibility for catering operations.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Budget management

Stock control

Hygiene standards

Team training

Education

GCSE English

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

Job description

Elysium Healthcare in Daventry is seeking a talented Chef to join Badby Park and lead daily meal preparation for residents, staff and visitors.

You’ll work 37.5 hours per week, support the Head Chef, handle menu planning, cost control and HACCP compliance, and help train peers. The role offers a calm kitchen environment with opportunities to contribute to special events and community activities.