Lead Chef – Inspiring Menus for Care Home Kitchens (40h)

South Coast Nursing Homes; Worthing; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to earned pay on demand

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Free DBS and Uniform

Subsidised food whilst on duty

Refer a friend incentive

Job summary

South Coast Nursing Homes is seeking a Chef to lead a team of kitchen assistants and deliver high-quality, nutritious meals for residents in our Worthing homes. You will work under the Company Chef’s standards, ensuring food quality, hygiene and presentation across all dining areas.

The role requires Level 2 Chef qualification, experience in a busy catering environment, and a Food Hygiene Level 2/3. The position is full-time, with shifts including every other weekend, and offers a contributory

Qualifications

• Level 2 Chef (Professional Cooking) minimum requirement for this role.
• Experience in a busy catering environment.
• A Food Hygiene Level 2/3 qualification, or greater, will be required.
• A passion for food.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of kitchen assistants in delivering inspirational food across all service points.
• Maintain standards set by the Company Chef – food quality, hygiene, table settings and staff appearance.
• Manage hygiene, cleaning and safety of catering facilities and report equipment failures.
• Ensure records meet HACCP, temperature checks and kitchen audits.

Skills

Team leadership

Passion for food

Hygiene awareness

Education

Level 2 Chef (Professional Cooking)

Food Hygiene Level 2/3

Job description

South Coast Nursing Homes is seeking a Chef to lead a team of kitchen assistants and deliver high-quality, nutritious meals for residents in our Worthing homes. You will work under the Company Chef’s standards, ensuring food quality, hygiene and presentation across all dining areas.

The role requires Level 2 Chef qualification, experience in a busy catering environment, and a Food Hygiene Level 2/3. The position is full-time, with shifts including every other weekend, and offers a contributory