Lead Chef - Care Home Kitchen & Menu Design

Jupiter Recruitment; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Paid training

Employee recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for enhanced DBS

Rewards for years of service

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment seeks a talented Chef to join a luxury care home in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. This permanent full-time position involves menu planning, cooking, and managing kitchen staff to ensure high-quality meals for residents.

Ideal candidates will have an NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering, with proven experience in similar settings. In addition to a competitive hourly wage of £15.00, the role offers benefits such as a pension scheme, paid training, and recognition schemes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef in healthcare or hospitality.
• Excellent cooking skills and knowledge of cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of nutrition for dietary requirement menus.

Responsibilities

• Undertake menu planning and oversee food preparation.
• Ensure HACCP processes and catering manuals are followed.
• Manage kitchen staff and check food stock quality.

Skills

Cooking skills

Communication skills

Time management

Health and safety knowledge

Supervision skills

Education

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering

Job description

Jupiter Recruitment seeks a talented Chef to join a luxury care home in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. This permanent full-time position involves menu planning, cooking, and managing kitchen staff to ensure high-quality meals for residents.

Ideal candidates will have an NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering, with proven experience in similar settings. In addition to a competitive hourly wage of £15.00, the role offers benefits such as a pension scheme, paid training, and recognition schemes.