Location
Chingford

Hours
Not specified

Salary
£15.00 per hour

About the Role
Are you a chef looking for better work-life balance and an escape from split shifts and late-night hours? Consider a rewarding move into the care sector with Maria Mallaband Care. Our Chefs work with seasonal ingredients to create dishes of restaurant quality, balancing creativity with budget management.

Key responsibilities include:
- Menu planning focused on seasonality and freshness to delight residents
- Developing innovative, brand-aligned recipes suitable for the kitchen’s capabilities
- Overseeing food preparation, presentation, and taste to ensure high standards
- Managing inventory efficiently to minimise waste and maximise flavour
- Understanding and working within food and labour cost budgets to support business success

Join us at Parkview House Care Home, a purpose-built facility offering elderly residential and dementia care. The home provides a warm, elegant environment with spacious en suite rooms and a strong community atmosphere. Our dining experience is enhanced by a professional Chef dedicated to meeting the tastes and interests of our residents. Respite care is also available, allowing potential residents to experience the home before committing fully.

Experience
Proven experience as a Chef is essential. Experience in a care setting is welcomed but not required.

About you
- Creative and able to balance culinary innovation with budget constraints
- Financially savvy with a good understanding of food and labour costs
- Passionate about delivering high-quality meals and enhancing residents’ dining experience

Qualifications
Holder of a food hygiene certificate or equivalent is required.