Chef

Company: Jupiter Recruitment
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Location & Employer: Partington, Manchester – one of UK’s leading health care providers.

Workplace: Special nursing home designed for people living with dementia.

Requirements

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food Preparing and Catering is required.

Key Duties

  • Undertake menu planning in consultation with residents and Manager
  • Oversee and participate in the preparation, cooking, and serving of all food in accordance with agreed menus
  • Ensure menus are displayed showing choices
  • Ensure individuals on special diets or with specific cultural needs are catered for and that choice is also available
  • Check quantity and quality of stock and order items in accordance with the catering manual
  • Supervise the kitchen employee team
  • Ensure HACCP processes and the catering manual are followed and recorded as required

Preferred Experience & Skills

  • Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting
  • Excellent cooking skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques
  • Knowledge of nutrition and ability to develop menus that meet dietary requirements
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage time effectively and work efficiently under pressure
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures
  • Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff

Salary & Benefits

£15.50 per hour (permanent full time, day shifts).

  • Pension scheme
  • Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
  • Enhanced rates for bank holidays
  • Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)
  • Paid breaks
  • Uniform provided
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Costs for an enhanced DBS
  • Rewards for years of service

Reference ID

7079

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Posted: June 4th, 2026