Chef Downham Market, Norfolk £15.50 per hour Permanent Mixed (Weekdays with Alternative Weekends) Closing Date: 28/05/2026 ________________________________________ About the Role We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established nursing home provider for an experienced and dedicated Chef to join their team in Downham Market, Norfolk. As a Chef, you will be responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering nutritious meals for residents within a nursing home setting, ensuring all dietary needs, including specialist and medical diets, are met. You will ensure food is freshly prepared, well-presented, and delivered within budget, while maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, health, and safety at all times. You will work closely with the Home Manager and care team to support residents’ health and wellbeing through high-quality nutrition. Reports to: Home Manager Key responsibilities include: • Planning and preparing daily menus to meet residents’ nutritional, medical, and dietary requirements • Preparing fresh, nutritious, and well-presented meals within budget • Managing food stock levels and ordering supplies as required • Maintaining accurate records of food orders and inventory • Ensuring all food is stored, prepared, and served safely and hygienically • Working in line with strict food hygiene and infection control standards • Keeping the kitchen clean, safe, and fully compliant with regulations • Liaising with care staff regarding residents’ dietary needs and preferences • Building positive relationships with residents and responding to feedback ________________________________________ About You • Proven experience as a Chef, ideally within a nursing home, healthcare, or care setting • Strong understanding of specialist diets and nutritional requirements • Excellent cooking skills and knowledge of cooking techniques • Strong awareness of food hygiene, health & safety, and infection control • Good communication and teamwork skills • Ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure • Experience supervising kitchen staff is desirable • Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays where required ________________________________________ Qualifications • Food Hygiene Level 2 (or willingness to work towards Intermediate Food Hygiene) • First Aid qualification • NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation or Catering (desirable) ________________________________________ Benefits • Comprehensive induction and ongoing training programme • Clear opportunities for career progression • Employee Assistance Programme • Blue Light Card Scheme (enrolment fee reimbursed) • Loyalty bonus scheme (up to 5 additional annual leave days) • Refer-a-friend scheme (up to £500) • Full DBS paid for • Uniform provided • Enhanced bank holiday pay rates • Paid breaks ________________________________________ Working Hours Full-time positions available. Shifts will include weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays as required. ________________________________________ Important Information Please note: • This role is not suitable for Skilled Worker visa applicants seeking 20 hours per week • This role is not suitable for candidates requiring visa sponsorship or visa transfer (visa swap) ________________________________________ Apply / Contact For more details or to apply, please contact: Emma Brown 01206 584170 (Option 2) emma@brighthirerecruitment.co.uk