Chef

Job Description

Location: Cawston, Near Norwich, Norfolk

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
Pay: £13.50 Per Hour
Hours: 30 Hours Per Week

About the Home

Avon Search is delighted to be recruiting for a Chef on behalf of a highly regarded, award-winning, family-run residential care home located in the picturesque village of Cawston, just 11 miles from Norwich.

This welcoming home provides exceptional residential care in a warm and supportive environment where residents are encouraged to live with dignity, independence and comfort. With 36 spacious en-suite bedrooms, the service offers a true home-from-home atmosphere and is renowned for delivering person-centred care tailored to each resident's individual needs.

The experienced team provides specialist support for older people, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities and mental health conditions. Nutritious, freshly prepared meals are an important part of daily life within the home, helping to promote residents' health, wellbeing and enjoyment.

The home is thoughtfully designed on a single level, making it easily accessible for residents. Bright communal lounges, attractive gardens and welcoming dining areas create a pleasant environment where residents can socialise, relax and enjoy quality home-cooked food.

Life at the home includes:

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• Award-winning, family-run residential care

36 comfortable en-suite bedrooms

Freshly prepared, nutritious home-cooked meals

Beautiful gardens and welcoming communal spaces

Spacious single-level layout promoting independence

Friendly, experienced and supportive team

Person-centred care focused on dignity, wellbeing and independence

A warm, welcoming atmosphere for residents, families and staff

The Role

As an Assistant Chef, you will work alongside the Head Chef to prepare nutritious, appetising meals that meet residents' individual dietary requirements while maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.

Your responsibilities will include:

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• Assisting with the preparation and cooking of high-quality meals

Supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations

Preparing meals to accommodate special diets and nutritional needs

Maintaining excellent food hygiene and infection control standards

Ensuring the kitchen is clean, safe and fully compliant with Health & Safety regulations

Receiving and storing deliveries correctly

Helping to create an enjoyable dining experience for residents

Working collaboratively as part of a friendly and supportive team

About You

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• Previous experience in a professional kitchen, care home or hospitality xwzovoh environment is desirable

A passion for preparing fresh, nutritious food

Knowledge of food hygiene and Health & Safety procedures

Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain one)

Organised, reliable and able to work well under pressure

A caring and friendly approach with an understanding of the importance of nutrition in later life

Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Benefits & Perks

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• £13.50 per hour

Part Time – 30 hours per week

Paid breaks

Ongoing training and development

Supportive family-run working environment

Stable, friendly team with excellent management support

Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents' wellbeing through quality dining experiences

To Apply

Please contact Lauren on or email .