Chef

Quest Employment is currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Chef to join their dedicated catering team within a high-quality residential care home. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef who enjoys preparing nutritious, delicious meals and wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of residents every day.

The Role As Chef, you will support the delivery of an outstanding dining experience while helping to maintain the highest standards of food quality, hygiene and kitchen operations. Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing and serving high-quality, nutritious meals for residents. Supporting the Chef Manager with the day-to-day running of the catering team. Promoting and maintaining excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards. Carrying out risk assessments and ensuring the kitchen is kept clean, safe and compliant. Taking responsibility for the kitchen and catering team in the Chef Manager's absence. Assisting with menu planning, ensuring meals are varied, nutritious and cater to residents' dietary requirements.

Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an exceptional service. About You We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Chef who is passionate about great food and enjoys working in a caring environment. The ideal candidate will have:
Previous experience as a Chef within a catering, hospitality or care setting. A valid Food Hygiene Certificate. City & Guilds 706/1 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering/Hospitality (or equivalent). Ideally, at least three years' experience in a similar role. A passion for producing fresh, high-quality food. A positive, proactive and flexible approach to work. The ability to use initiative and work independently when required.

Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner when interacting with residents, visitors and colleagues. Benefits Our client values their employees and offers an excellent benefits package, including:
Competitive salary. Annual pay reviews. Comprehensive induction and ongoing training. Opportunities to gain nationally recognised qualifications.
* Recommend a Friend bonus scheme.
* Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme. Company pension scheme. Generous annual leave entitlement. A supportive and welcoming working environment with opportunities for career development. If you're an experienced Chef looking for a rewarding opportunity where your skills can have a positive impact every day, Quest Employment would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.