Chef

ChefsJobs • Full Time • Norwich, Norfolk, Norfolk, United Kingdom • £13 / hour • 7m ago

Our client is a family run Care Company, who look after more than 1,500 residents across the UK, are recruiting for a CHEF to join their team in two of their homes, one being based in Suffolk, the other in Norfolk. Driving would be advantageous to you due to the locations of the homes. The role is initially 24hours a week to include alternative weekends in your rota. You will report directly to the Home Manager. As a Chef, you are responsible for the planning & provision of the daily nutritious meals for the residents, you will have the responsibility to ensure that the food you purchase is fresh and remain within the budget given. You will have strong Health, Safety & Environmental standards, as you are expected to always maintain these. Required Skills

Proven experience as a Chef. Ideally within a healthcare or hospitality setting
Excellent cooking skills, with knowledge of different cooking techniques
A STRONG knowledge of nutrition & the ability to develop menus that meet dietary requirements.
You must have strong communication & interpersonal skills
Be able to manage your own time effectively, especially when working under pressure
Must have a strong knowledge of Health and Safety regulations & procedures
You will have the ability to train and manage kitchen staff
Must be willing to be flexible with your hours as weekends are required
MUST Hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate - & be willing to work towards Intermediate Food Hygiene qualifications
First Aid Certificate
NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation / Catering Our Client Offers
- Ongoing Career Development and promotion from within.
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Paid Enhanced DBS
- Free Uniform
- On Site Parking
- Enhanced Rates of Pay for Bank Holidays
- Paid Breaks In accordance with the Asylum and immigration Act 2006 you will need to demonstrate your eligibility for employment in the UK. We would Ask that you DO NOT apply if you are requiring Sponsorship for this role, as we and the client we are representing do not offer sponsorship. In the first instance send your CV to us