Executive Chef

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chef to join our team at Jupiter Recruitment. As a Chef, you will be responsible for leading our kitchen team and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and presentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Menu Planning: Develop and implement menus that meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents, in consultation with the Home Manager and Bursar.
• Culinary Leadership: Supervise and train a team of kitchen staff to ensure efficient and effective food preparation and service.
• Food Safety and Quality: Ensure that all food is prepared and served in accordance with health and safety regulations and our catering manual.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and control food stock levels, ordering supplies as needed to ensure that we have the necessary ingredients to meet demand.
• Financial Management: Work with the Bursar and Home Manager to manage food expenditure and ensure that we stay within budget.

Requirements:

• Experience: Proven experience as a Chef in a healthcare or hospitality setting, preferably with experience in menu planning and culinary leadership.
• Skills: Excellent cooking skills, knowledge of nutrition, and ability to develop menus that meet dietary requirements. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage time effectively and work efficiently under pressure.
• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2-3 in Food Preparation and Catering, or equivalent.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: £14.00 per hour.
• Pension Scheme: We offer a comprehensive pension scheme to support your retirement planning.
• Comprehensive Induction and Training: We provide a comprehensive induction and training program to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your role.
• Enhanced Rates for Bank Holidays: We offer enhanced rates for bank holidays to ensure that you are fairly rewarded for your hard work.
• Recognition Schemes: We have recognition schemes in place to reward and recognize your hard work and commitment.
• Paid Breaks: You will receive paid breaks to ensure that you have time to rest and recharge.
• Uniform Provided: We provide a uniform to ensure that you look professional and presentable in your role.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: We have a refer a friend scheme in place to reward you for referring friends and colleagues to our organization.
• Costs for an Enhanced DBS: We cover the costs of an enhanced DBS check to ensure that you are able to work with vulnerable adults.
• Rewards for Years of Service: We offer rewards for years of service to recognize your commitment and dedication to our organization.