Assistant Chef: Lead Kitchen Support & Menu Planning

Healthcare Homes Holdings Limited; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday pay

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Homes Academy training

Qualifications and Apprenticeship (Lvl

2 and 3 in Food Production

Blue Light Card discounts

Recognition and Long Service awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes Group in Suffolk, UK, is seeking an Assistant Chef to join the Foxearth Lodge kitchen. The role involves supporting in the Head Chef’s absence, preparing nutritious meals for 67 residents, and ensuring high standards of hygiene and portion control.

The position offers 33 hours per week, includes alternate weekends, a pension, generous holiday entitlement and access to the Healthcare Homes Academy training.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Good organisational skills and strong food hygiene practices.
• City and Guilds or NVQ qualifications are preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in kitchen operations in Head Chef's absence.
• Prepare nutritious, high-quality meals.
• Manage stock control.
• Lead and motivate a kitchen team.
• Assist with weekly menu planning, ordering, and waste minimisation.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Organisational skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

City and Guilds / NVQ (preferred)

Job description

Healthcare Homes Group in Suffolk, UK, is seeking an Assistant Chef to join the Foxearth Lodge kitchen. The role involves supporting in the Head Chef’s absence, preparing nutritious meals for 67 residents, and ensuring high standards of hygiene and portion control.

The position offers 33 hours per week, includes alternate weekends, a pension, generous holiday entitlement and access to the Healthcare Homes Academy training.