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CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Grundisburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & paid training

Bank holiday enhancement

Recognition schemes

Refer a friend

Enhanced DBS

Years of service rewards

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is seeking a Chef for a care home in Woodbridge, Suffolk. You will plan menus with residents, cook and serve meals, and ensure dietary needs are met in a supportive team environment.

The role requires an NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparation and catering, with a permanent full-time schedule and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparation and catering is required.
• Experience in healthcare or hospitality is preferred.
• Ability to develop menus that meet dietary requirements.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus in consultation with residents and Manager.
• Prepare, cook and serve food in accordance with agreed menus.
• Display menus with available choices.
• Cater for special diets and cultural needs with options.
• Check stock quality and place orders per catering manual.
• Supervise the kitchen staff.
• Follow HACCP processes and catering manual as required.
• Manage food expenditure within budget with Bursar/Home Manager.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Nutrition knowledge

Health and safety regulations

Staff supervision

Time management

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparation 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 UK’s 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**

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 - £16.50 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:

• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays
• Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

Reference ID: 7141

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service