Chef, Ebrook Resource Centre

Overview

In this role you will contribute to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for vulnerable residents in a Day Centre setting. You will work with the Head Chef and Second Chef to ensure meals meet dietary and cultural needs while upholding food safety standards. The position focuses on practical meal preparation, menu development, and maintaining kitchen hygiene in a busy environment. This is a hands-on, service-oriented opportunity that supports community wellbeing with a strong emphasis on hygiene and customer care. You will join a dedicated catering team within Birmingham City Council’s social care services, making a meaningful impact on residents’ wellbeing.

Pay / Benefits

• Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days
• My Rewards Scheme – discounts
• Health and wellbeing support – employee assistance

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality meals to set standards
• Develop and deliver menus meeting nutritional requirements and individual dietary needs
• Maintain food hygiene, health and safety, infection control, and HACCP compliance
• Order food supplies and manage stock rotation and storage
• Complete cleaning schedules and ensure proper use and maintenance of kitchen equipment
• Support service improvements and participate in team meetings and quality initiatives
• Provide excellent customer service to residents, visitors and colleagues
• Assist in supervising Catering and Facilities Assistants as required

Key requirements

• Experience of food preparation and handling in a professional catering environment
• Experience preparing and presenting food to high standards
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements of different groups
• Good organisational skills in a busy kitchen
• Strong customer care and communication skills
• Understanding of Food Hygiene legislation, HACCP and Health & Safety
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations and infection control practices
• Basic numerical skills for stock control and administrative duties

• strong communication
• customer care
• organizational skills
• Food safety and HACCP compliance
• Nutrition and dietary accommodation
• Stock management and rotation

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