Deputy Chef

Stow Healthcare Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health and care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Deputy Chef to prepare fresh meals for elderly residents and uphold the kitchen standards. This role involves supporting the Head Chef and fostering a fulfilling environment for residents. Ideal candidates will have a professional kitchen background, a caring attitude, and flexibility in working hours. The position offers various benefits including a £600 joining bonus, paid leave, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

£600 joining bonus (Ts & Cs apply)

Free staff meal

Free DBS check

Real Living Wage Employer

Retail and food discounts

28 days leave and your birthday off

Free Uniform

Free Wifi

Nest pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced Chef with a background in professional kitchens.
• Ability to adapt to various dietary requirements.
• Passionate about high-quality food and making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, delicious meals for elderly residents.
• Support residents in living fulfilling lives.
• Maintain the kitchen to SFBB standards.
• Work alternate weekends when required.

Skills

Experience in a professional kitchen

Adaptability to dietary requirements

Passionate about quality food

Flexibility and patience

Caring attitude

Proficient in written and spoken English

Job description

Deputy Chef Responsibilities

• Preparing fresh, delicious meals for elderly residents
• Supporting residents to live fulfilling lives
• Maintain the kitchen to SFBB standards

Deputy Chef Role - Part Time

• Supported by the Head Chef
• Preparing fresh, delicious meals for elderly residents
• Supporting residents to live fulfilling lives
• Maintain the kitchen to SFBB standards
• Available to work alternate weekends

Skills Required

• An experienced Chef with experience of a professional kitchen
• Adaptable to dietary requirements
• Passionate about great quality food and making a difference
• Flexibility, patience, caring attitude and a real 'people person'
• A proficient level of written and spoken English

Benefits

• £600 joining bonus (Ts & Cs apply)
• Free staff meal
• Free DBS check (Ts and Cs apply)
• Real Living Wage Employer
• Retail and food discounts
• Working for the best care provider in the UK. Winner of the Excellence in Small Residential Care Award - LaingBuission Awards 2024, Care Group of the Year Winner- National Care Awards 2023, 2022 & 2021. Care Employer of the Year- National Finalist at the Great British Care Award 2025.
• Top Care employer
• Nest pension scheme
• Contracted hours giving you security
• 28 days leave and your birthday off
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free Uniform
• Free Wifi

About Us

• A national award-winning company, based locally to you with nursing homes across Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex
• Winners of national awards for management, nursing and care
• 100% of our homes are rated 'Outstanding' or 'Good' by the care regulators
• Supporting elderly and frail residents