Chef - Care Home Setting
Location: Earls Colne, Colchester
Salary: £15 per Hour
Hours: Full Time - Days
PSR Solutions are proud to be recruiting for an experienced and talented Chef in Colchester, Essex to join an elegant and luxurious nursing home, designed with resident wellbeing at the core. This is a rewarding role where your culinary skills will directly contribute to residents' health, well-being, and overall experience.
As Chef, you'll be responsible for planning and preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals while managing food stock and kitchen budgets. Reporting to the Home Manager, you'll maintain high standards of hygiene and safety, supervise kitchen staff, and create a positive dining experience for residents.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and prepare daily menus tailored to residents' dietary needs
Manage food stock, orders, and kitchen budgets
Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment
Lead and support kitchen staff
Engage with residents and respond to feedbackRequirements
Previous experience as a Chef (care or hospitality setting preferred)
NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering
Food Hygiene Level 2 (willing to work towards Level 3)
First Aid certification
Strong knowledge of nutrition, food safety, and kitchen operations
Great communication and time management skills
Flexible to work weekends and holidaysBenefits
Paid breaks & DBS
Excellent opportunities for training and development
Employee Assistance & Blue Light Card Scheme
Supportive, people-first working environment
A rewarding role making a real difference to residents' livesApply now or contact Shaheena @ PSR Solutions for a confidential chat.
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