Assistant Chef Claremont House, Caister £12.71 per hour 18 hours per week - (including every other weekend) Do you have a passion for preparing and cooking meals and want to help make a difference in people’s lives? If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our kitchen team in our lovely nursing home, Claremont House, catering for 51 residents. Welcome to Claremont House and Lodge, a friendly and lively nursing home in Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk. Just a short stroll from the beach and well-connected by public transport, our welcoming seaside home offers the perfect blend of comfort, care, and community. Residents enjoy regular outings to the beach and local pub, and our vibrant onsite social hub, Smiffy’s Bar, is the heart of many happy memories. Whether you’re looking for peace by the sea or a warm, social atmosphere, Claremont House and Lodge is the perfect place to call home. What would a typical day look like? • Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence • Work to deliver nutritious and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards • Manage stock control • To assist in leading and motivating a team • Support the Head Chef with writing and planning weekly menus, ordering as well as keeping wastage to a minimum. The successful candidate will have experience in working in a professional kitchen, have good organisational skills and knowledge of good kitchen practices and food hygiene standards. City and Guilds or NVQ qualifications are preferred but not essential as they can be provided through our Academy. In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: • Company Pension • 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay • Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person • Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing • Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy • Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Level 3 in Food Production • Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality • Recognition and Long Service awards Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents. If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.