Seasonal Menu Chef — Flexible Hours, Care Sector

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Biddenham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simply Health

Early Pay

Benefits platform

Tastecard discount

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme with Nest

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work

Job summary

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd is seeking a Chef to bring restaurant-standard menus into its care-home setting. You will balance creativity with cost controls, plan seasonal dishes, and develop recipes compatible with existing kitchen capabilities.

You will manage food quality, presentation and waste, while applying strong budgeting and hygiene practices to support resident well‑being and care standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chef with a track record of delivering quality meals.
• Financial acumen to manage budgets and pricing while maintaining quality.
• Food hygiene certificate or equivalent to ensure safe food handling.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and seasonality: Create menus with seasonal ingredients, balancing freshness with resident delight.
• Menu planning and seasonality: Balance creativity with cost-effectiveness.
• Recipe development: Dream up innovative dishes aligned with brand identity and kitchen capabilities.
• Recipe development: Design recipes fitting equipment and staff skills.
• Food management: Oversee food preparation, presentation and taste, ensuring high standards.
• Food management: Manage inventory to minimise waste and maximise flavour.
• Budget mastery: Understand food and labour costs and work within pricing strategies.
• Budget mastery: Craft menus that tantalize taste buds and support business viability.

Skills

Proven experience as Chef

Financial acumen

Education

Food hygiene certificate or equivalent

Job description

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd is seeking a Chef to bring restaurant-standard menus into its care-home setting. You will balance creativity with cost controls, plan seasonal dishes, and develop recipes compatible with existing kitchen capabilities.

You will manage food quality, presentation and waste, while applying strong budgeting and hygiene practices to support resident well‑being and care standards.