Chef

Location:

Brackley (NN13) – Northamptonshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary:

Up to £15.00 per hour

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Catering & Hospitality Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Food Services

Advertiser:

Jupiter Recruitment

Job ID:

131729059

Posted On:

29 March 2025

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Chef to work in an exceptional care home based in the Brackley, Northampton area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

This is a spacious care home with purpose-built facilities making it the perfect setting for nursing, residential, dementia 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 GBP15.00 per hour. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through day shifts. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

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

Reference ID: 6770

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