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Chef

Job details
Posting date: 17 December 2025
Salary: £13,750 per year, pro rata
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 16 January 2026
Location: LE13 0RD
Remote working: On-site only
Company: CS UK Recruitment Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 7177

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Summary

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a talented Chef to work in a brand new residential service based in the Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

A brand new nurse-led residential service designed to support adults with enduring mental health conditions who no longer require hospital-level care

**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering**

As a Chef your key duties include:
• Undertake menu planning in consultation with residents and Manager
• Oversee and participate in the preparation and 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 orders items in accordance with the catering manual
• Supervise the kitchen employee team
• Ensure HACCP’s processes and the catering manual are followed and recorded as required
• Ensure that the food expenditure is kept within budget in consultation with the Bursar and/or Home Manager

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
• 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 the 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

The successful Chef will receive an excellent salary of £13,750 pro rata. This exciting position is a permanent part time role working 18.75 hours on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
• Free on-site parking
• Your Birthday as an extra day annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptop/ tablets/smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonus

Reference ID: 7177
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk

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