Buttons Recruitment are Calling all culinary wizards! Think you can transform simple ingredients into magic on a plate? We need YOU to sprinkle some gastronomic joy in our clients Care Home, based in Woodbridge! Join them as their new Care Home Chef and let’s make mealtimes the highlight of their lovely residents' day. You won't just be flipping pancakes; you’ll be crafting not just meals, but experiences. Key Ingredients – AKA Duties and Responsibilities: - Conjure up daily menus that are as nutritious as they are delicious. - Keep the residents pantry well-stocked without breaking the bank. - Be the Sherlock Holmes of food orders and inventory. - Ensure their kitchen is a fortress of safety and hygiene. - Train and lead your kitchen squad like a culinary drill sergeant (with a smile!). - Enforce health and safety like a pro. - Maintain a kitchen so clean, you could eat off the floors! - Engage with residents and their families, turning feedback into food for thought. The Secret Sauce – Skills and Attributes: - Proven track record as a Chef, brownie points for healthcare or hospitality experience. - A wizard with pots and pans and a master of culinary techniques. - Nutrition savvy and dietary needs fluent. - Slick communicator with people-loving vibes. - Time management ninja who thrives under pressure. - Health and safety regulations expert. - Passionate about leading and training your kitchen team. - Ready to rock the weekends and holidays. Golden Tickets – Education and Qualifications: - Food Hygiene Certified – Level 2, aspiring for Intermediate. - First Aid Hero Certified. - NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering. What's on the menu for you? As a Chef our client is offering you a job that's as fulfilling as your dishes, continuous upskilling opportunities, and a supportive environment that values happiness—yours and the residents' alike. - Paid Breaks - Enhanced Rates of Pay for Bank Holidays - Employee Assist Programme - Loyalty Bonuses This role is only open to those with full Right to work within the UK. As per the Asylum and Immigration Act 2006, you must demonstrate eligibility for employment in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot provide sponsorship for this role or employment to those with visa restrictions. Our Client will carry out Full employment checks, referencing including a DBS check will be carried out if successful in your application to work with them as a Chef. Ready to cook up some happiness at our clients care home? Let’s talk