Executive Chef

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Senior Culinary Professional to join our team at Jupiter Recruitment, working in a reputable care home based in the Eye, Diss area. You will be working for one of the UK's leading healthcare providers.

This care home provides support for individuals with dementia and requires all types of care from nursing care, to residential and respite care.

To be considered for this position, you must hold an NVQ Level 2-3 in Food Preparation and Catering.

As a Senior Culinary Professional, your key duties will include:

• Undertaking menu planning in consultation with residents and the Manager
• Overseeing and participating in the preparation and cooking and serving of all food in accordance with agreed menus
• Ensuring menus are displayed showing choices
• Ensuring individuals on special diets or with specific cultural needs are catered for and that choice is also available
• Checking quantity and quality of stock and ordering items in accordance with the catering manual
• Supervising the kitchen employee team
• Ensuring HACCP processes and the catering manual are followed and recorded as required
• Ensuring 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 Senior Culinary Professional, 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 Senior Culinary Professional will receive an excellent salary of £14.00 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