We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established care provider for a full-time Chef to join their dedicated catering team within a modern nursing and dementia care home in Colchester.

The RoleAs Chef, you will take a lead role in the preparation of nutritious, balanced, and appealing meals that meet the needs and preferences of residents, including those with dietary requirements. Working alongside a small kitchen team, you will ensure the kitchen operates to the highest standards of food hygiene and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare varied meals in line with residents' needs and dietary preferences
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and infection control standards
• Manage stock, orders, and kitchen cleanliness
• Work flexibly including some weekends and bank holidays as per rota
• Engage positively with residents and staff, contributing to a homely, person-centred environment

Ideal Candidate

• Qualified to Level 1 Food Processing, with Food Hygiene Level 3 and H&S certification
• Experience managing or supporting a successful catering operation, ideally in care or hospitality
• Confident understanding of COSHH, SOVA, GDPR, and infection control in a care home setting
• A positive, team-oriented attitude with great communication skills

Hours & Benefits

• 37.5 hours per week (including some weekends and bank holidays)
• £12.79 per hour / £24,961.50 annual salary
• 28 days holiday (inc. bank holidays), rising with service
• Access to training, development, and progression opportunities
• Health and wellbeing support, workplace pension, and early pay access

Interested?Please apply today with your CV or contact Lisa Miller-Kirwan at Bright Selection for more information.

Bright Selection advertises roles on behalf of our clients. If you do not hear back from us within 3 days of your application, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, however we may keep your details on our database for future roles & if we do so you will receive an email letting you know this.