Trainee Chef

Cinnamon Care Collection; Chichester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care home group in Chichester is seeking a Trainee Chef to provide high-quality catering for residents. You will work under the mentorship of the head chef, preparing home-cooked meals and ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen. Ideal candidates should have kitchen experience and be willing to pursue an NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking. The role offers an hourly rate of £14.00 with company benefits.

Benefits

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment.
• Willingness to enroll in NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with menu reviews in line with seasonal changes.
• Prepare, cook and present meals attractively.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Cooking skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking

Job description

Trainee Chef
£14.00 per hour plus company benefits
Full Time Hours

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

Awarded ‘One of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For’

Lakeview Grange is a luxurious 55 bedded residential and dementia care home based in Chichester, West Sussex.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Kitchen Assistant/Cook who wishes to progress to be a Trainee Chef under the mentorship and training of our Head Chef.

Working alongside our head chef and the kitchen team, you will provide a high quality catering and dining experience to all our residents, guests and visitors.

We are looking for someone who has enrolled on a NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cookingor will be willing to do so. You will need to have gained experience in a kitchen environment and can demonstrate some key cookery skills and knowledge.You will have the opportunity to attend food preparation workshops to support your training.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, a hard worker and can demonstrate a compassionate nature to our residents.

Main Responsibilities

1. Follow a 4-week Rota, developed by the head chef.
2. Assist with the quarterly review of menus, in line with seasonal changes.
3. Prepare, cook and present meals attractively. The majority of the menu will be home cooked with minimal use of convenience foods. This will include home baked biscuits and cakes provided daily.
4. Modified meals and snacks will be provided in line with operational procedures.
5. Provide a breakfast service to our residents in line with their requests.
6. Serve food to residents in dining areas at lunch and supper times ensuring a rotation of catering staff between communities of the care facility.
7. Ensure that a high standard of cleanliness is maintained in the main and satellite kitchens.
8. Understand how to order all catering supplies through nominated suppliers, managing budgets accordingly.
9. Learn how to prepare food.
10. Ensure that stock levels within the catering department are adequate, rotated, used effectively and secured at all times.

Person Specification

1. Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
2. Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude
3. Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations
4. Effective management and leadership skills
5. Good communication skills with open and collaborative working
6. The ability to work well within the team