At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a kitchen team to create delicious, nutritious meals and manage food budgets.
- Company: Join a caring community focused on delivering excellent dining experiences.
- Benefits: Earn £15.59 per hour with Monday to Friday hours and occasional weekend cover.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth in a supportive kitchen environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives through your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Chef, strong leadership, and knowledge of food safety required.
The predicted salary is between 15.59 - 15.59 £ per hour.
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week (07:00am – 15:00pm, with one day finishing at 14:30pm. Occasional weekend cover required.)
Pay: £15.59 per hour
Duties of a Chef:
- Leading the kitchen team to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals
- Planning and creating seasonal menus to meet a range of dietary requirements
- Managing food budgets, stock control and supplier relationships
- Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations
- Maintaining accurate kitchen records and due diligence procedures
- Supporting, training and developing members of the kitchen team
- Monitoring kitchen cleanliness, equipment and safe working practices
- Delivering an excellent dining experience for residents
What we would like from you:
- Previous experience as a Chef within a care, community or similar catering environment
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Good knowledge of food allergens and dietary requirements
- A Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)
- Excellent understanding of food safety, HACCP and COSHH
- Good organisational skills with the ability to manage budgets and stock
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail
If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.
Chef in Bury St Edmunds employer: Osborne Appointments
Join a well-established and growing business in Stevenage, where your administrative skills will be valued in a fast-paced office environment. With a focus on employee growth and development, we offer a supportive work culture that encourages collaboration and innovation, alongside competitive salary packages and flexible working hours. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful employment with a company that prioritises its staff's well-being and professional advancement.
