Maria Mallaband Care Group
Care Home Chef Norwich
Key Responsibilities
- Create menus featuring seasonal ingredients, balancing creativity and cost-effectiveness.
- Develop innovative, crave-worthy dishes aligning with the brand identity, considering kitchen capabilities and equipment.
- Oversee food preparation, presentation, and taste, ensuring perfection for residents.
- Manage inventory efficiently, minimizing waste and maximizing flavor.
- Understand food and labor costs, working within a pricing strategy, and crafting menus that attract residents and keep the business thriving.
Skills and Expertise
- Proven experience as a Chef
- Food hygiene certificate or equivalent
- Financial acumen
Job Facilities/Benefits
- Simply Health (company-funded, cashback for prescriptions, optical, and dental, 24/7 virtual GP)
- Early Pay (access to earned pay before payday)
- Benefits platform (discounts on retailers, leisure providers, etc.)
- Tastecard discount (up to 50% off food)
- Free criminal record checks
- Pension scheme (Nest)
- Flexible working patterns
- Cycle to work scheme
- Service recognition
- Training support and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing support
- Discounted gym membership