Chef Work, Jobs in Merstham (with Salaries)

Head Chef
Acorn Court —Watercolour
- £19.23 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Nursery Chef
Grandir UK —Redhill
- £12.71 - £14.76 an hour
- Full-time
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Demi Chef - Cold Section - London
Big Mamma —London
- £1,671 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
- Leadership
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Chef
Cote Restaurants —Reigate
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Employee discount
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Sous Chef
BaxterStorey UK —Tadworth
- Up to £38,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Chef (Bank)
Aurem Care Shared Services —Caterham
- £15 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Sous Chef
Posadero Lounge —Redhill
- £33,200 - £37,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Casual dining restaurant
- Employee discount
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Caribbean chefs (All Levels)
Caribbean Classic —Chessington
- £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Customer service
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Pizza Chef
JAVA & JAZZ —Forest Row
- £20 - £25 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Chef Manager
Restaurant Associates —Reigate
- £45,000 a year
- Cooking
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Bank Chef de Partie
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust —Redhill
- £16.00 - £33.11 an hour
- Part-time
- Culinary experience
- Leadership
- Restaurant
4d
Young's Sous Chef Agency
Young's - Surrey —Reigate
- £15.50 - £17.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Sous Chef
Bromley Court Hotel —Bromley
- £43,000 a year
- Full-time
- Serving
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Free parking
Quick apply
11d
Prep Chef
Core by Clare Smyth —London
- From £31,000 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- In-person
Quick apply
Chef
Parkside Nursing Home —London
- From £16 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing home
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
Quick apply
18h
Sous Chef [H0606]
Harrison Catering Services —Tadworth
- £16.09 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- In-person
- School
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Kitchen Manager/Head Chef
The Boundary on the green, Caterham —London
- From £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Employee discount
Quick apply
13d
Nursery Cook - Somers House
Kids Planet Day Nurseries —Reigate
- Full-time
Quick apply
Chef
Toby Carvery - Redhill —Redhill
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
7d
Chef
Posadero Lounge —Redhill
- £10.85 - £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Casual dining restaurant
- Cooking
- Employee discount
Quick apply

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Head Chef

Acorn Court
Watercolour

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Job details

Full-time
£19.23 an hour
6 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Referral programme

Qualifications

Cooking
Catering
Menu planning
HACCP
Organisational skills
Food Hygiene Certificate
Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Benefits of joining our team

What we can offer you

£19.23 per hour
40 hours per week (5 days a week with one overlapping day each week)
Weekday and alternate weekends required
Enhanced pay on bank holidays
28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays)
Pension
Cycle to work scheme
Staff recognition schemes
Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000
I have an idea £50 gift card
Employee Assistance Programme
Comprehensive Training and Career Development
A friendly and supportive working environment
Dedicated mental health champions

Becoming a Superhero

Why join us?

We’re proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day.

As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too.

About the role

As our Head Chef you will plan, prepare and cook a wide variety of meals which are appealing, nutritious and meet the needs of all of our residents. You'll oversee the day-to-day management of kitchen staff and the smooth running of all kitchen operations; in addition to regularly attending Chefs Forums to keep up to date with group learnings and initiatives.

You’ll ensure sufficient food stocks are available and you will be responsible for placing orders with suppliers. Alongside being responsible for all kitchen equipment ensuring it is in full, safe working order, reporting any damage or faults to the Caretaker and Home Manager and following up any appropriate action. You will interact with our residents on a daily basis - so you’ll be friendly, caring and kind whilst respecting our resident’s dignity at all times.

Here’s some other important things you need to know:

You’ll need to understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health and Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment within the kitchen and dining areas.
You’ll ensure that all kitchen equipment is in full, safe working order, immediately report any faults to the management team
Lead, supervise, and develop the catering team through training and day-to-day support.
Oversee the delivery of a high-quality food service across all floors, carrying out weekly audits and monitoring standards.
Ensure full compliance with Environmental Health Officer (EHO) requirements, food hygiene legislation, and Safe Food Better Business (SFBB) procedures.
Plan, create, and deliver varied, nutritious menus that meet residents' dietary needs, including IDDSI-compliant meals.
Manage food ordering, storage, stock rotation, and stock control to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
Maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation, cleanliness, and health and safety.
Support budget management by minimising waste and controlling food costs

Essential Requirements:

Previous experience considered as head chef of Senior Chef, ideally within a care home, healthcare, or similar catering environment.
Strong knowledge of EHO standards, HACCP, and food hygiene regulations.
Experience with menu planning, special diets, and IDDSI framework.
Good leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
Competence in cooking, ordering, stock management, and kitchen administration.
Food Hygiene Level 3 qualification (or willingness to obtain if required)

The Ideal Candidate

Exceptional people make an exceptional care home

We're looking for people who have a caring nature and want to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun! For most of the roles in our vibrant care home, you don’t need specific qualifications or experience to be successful as full training is provided.

What we do look for are individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about people’s comfort and happiness and want to make a positive difference to the lives of our treasured residents and team members.

About us and our home

Caring for Our Mental Health – Together

At Acorn Court Care Home, we believe a happy, supported team delivers the best care. That’s why we’ve signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment – developed by experts with six essential standards that help us to create a home where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to thrive.

From trained Mental Health Champions to our online Wellbeing & Mindfulness Space, we make sure our people have the tools, time, and support they need – because your wellbeing matters here and when we take care of our minds, we can take care of each other and our residents even better

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