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Chef
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ 24,961 - 24,961 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Colchester, Essex
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established care provider for a full-time Chef to join their dedicated catering team within a modern nursing and dementia care home in Colchester.
The Role
As Chef, you will take a lead role in the preparation of nutritious, balanced, and appealing meals that meet the needs and preferences of residents, including those with dietary requirements. Working alongside a small kitchen team, you will ensure the kitchen operates to the highest standards of food hygiene and safety.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and prepare varied meals in line with residents' needs and dietary preferences
Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and infection control standards
Manage stock, orders, and kitchen cleanliness
Work flexibly including some weekends and bank holidays as per rota
Engage positively with residents and staff, contributing to a homely, person-centred environment
Ideal Candidate
Qualified to Level 1 Food Processing, with Food Hygiene Level 3 and H&S certification
Experience managing or supporting a successful catering operation, ideally in care or hospitality
Confident understanding of COSHH, SOVA, GDPR, and infection control in a care home setting
A positive, team-oriented attitude with great communication skills
Hours & Benefits
37.5 hours per week (including some weekends and bank holidays)
£12.79 per hour / £24,961.50 annual salary
28 days holiday (inc. bank holidays), rising with service
Access to training, development, and progression opportunities
Health and wellbeing support, workplace pension, and early pay access
Interested?
Please apply today with your CV or contact Lisa Miller-Kirwan at Bright Selection for more information.
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