Assistant Chef - Nursing Home Kitchen & Menu Planning

Healthcare Homes; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Holiday pay (5.6 weeks)

Refer a Friend scheme (£1000)

Employee Assistance Programme

Training courses via Healthcare Homes

Qualifications/apprenticeships in Food

Blue Light Card discounts

Recognition and Long Service awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes’ Foxearth Lodge in Saxtead is recruiting an Assistant Chef to support the Head Chef, deliver nutritious meals for 67 residents, and maintain high kitchen standards. You will help manage day-to-day cooking, ensure food hygiene, and contribute to a calm, supportive kitchen environment.

The role is part-time at 33 hours per week, including alternate weekends, with training through our Healthcare Homes Academy and opportunities for further qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen and good kitchen practices.
• Knowledge of food hygiene standards.
• City and Guilds or NVQ qualifications preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in kitchen operations.
• Deliver nutritious meals to residents.
• Manage stock control.
• Lead and motivate a team.
• Assist in planning weekly menus and minimising wastage.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food hygiene

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Education

City and Guilds/NVQ in Food Production

Job description

Healthcare Homes’ Foxearth Lodge in Saxtead is recruiting an Assistant Chef to support the Head Chef, deliver nutritious meals for 67 residents, and maintain high kitchen standards. You will help manage day-to-day cooking, ensure food hygiene, and contribute to a calm, supportive kitchen environment.

The role is part-time at 33 hours per week, including alternate weekends, with training through our Healthcare Homes Academy and opportunities for further qualifications.