Chef

Quest Employment is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and passionate Chef to join a well-established care home team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled chef who is committed to delivering high-quality meals and creating an exceptional dining experience for residents.

If you enjoy working in a rewarding environment where your cooking can make a real difference to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

As Chef, you will play a key role in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen. Your responsibilities will include:

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• Preparing and cooking high-quality meals for residents.
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• Supporting the Chef Manager with the day-to-day management of the catering team.
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• Promoting and maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards.
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• Carrying out risk assessments and ensuring the kitchen is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
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• Taking responsibility for the kitchen and catering team in the Chef Manager's absence.
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• Assisting with menu planning and ensuring meals meet residents' dietary requirements and preferences.
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• Helping to provide an outstanding dining experience for residents every day.
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We're looking for an experienced, proactive and enthusiastic Chef who is passionate about producing quality food and enjoys working as part of a supportive team.

To be successful, you will have:

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• Previous experience as a Chef within a catering, hospitality or care environment.
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• A valid Food Hygiene Certificate.
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• City & Guilds 706/1 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering/Hospitality (or equivalent).
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• Ideally, at least 3 years' experience in a similar Chef role.
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• A genuine passion for preparing fresh, nutritious, high-quality food.
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• A positive, can-do attitude with excellent organisational skills.
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• The ability to work independently, use your initiative and take responsibility when required.
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• A friendly and approachable manner, as you'll regularly interact with residents, visitors and colleagues.
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Our client offers an excellent working environment along with a competitive benefits package, including:

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• Annual pay reviews.
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• Comprehensive induction training and ongoing development opportunities.
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• Access to nationally recognised qualifications.*
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• Recommend a Friend bonus scheme.*
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• Blue Light Card discounts.
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• Annual staff awards recognising outstanding achievements.
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• Company pension scheme.
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• Generous annual leave entitlement.
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If you're looking for a rewarding Chef opportunity where you can make a genuine difference every day, apply today through Quest Employment.

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