Assistant Chef

Assistant Chef – Brook Meadows House

Delivering care through great food, every day

At Brook Meadows House, we believe that food is more than just a meal – it’s comfort, community, and care. We’re proud of our reputation for providing high-quality support to our residents, and we’re now looking for a passionate Assistant Chef to join our friendly kitchen team.

Working alongside our Head Chef, you’ll help prepare, cook, and serve delicious, nutritious, restaurant-quality meals that bring joy to our residents and meet a wide range of dietary needs.

This is a rota-based role, with variety, teamwork, and the satisfaction of knowing your skills make a difference every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Support in planning, preparing, and serving varied menus that promote residents’ health and wellbeing.
• Ensure all meals meet dietary requirements, including specialist diets.
• Follow food hygiene and safety standards to create a safe, welcoming kitchen environment.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and budgeting to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Step up to deputise for the Head Chef when required, including attending meetings.
• Help supervise and develop catering staff, fostering teamwork and high standards.

 About You

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A warm, personable approach with a genuine passion for supporting residents’ wellbeing.
• City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent in catering.
• Experience working in a busy kitchen, with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks.
• A strong commitment to customer service and quality.
• Experience catering for large numbers (care sector knowledge would be advantageous

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a caring organisation that puts residents and people first.
• Work with a friendly, supportive team where your ideas are valued.
• Enjoy the reward of knowing your skills directly improve residents’ daily lives.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow.

If you’re an enthusiastic chef who takes pride in creating food that makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your passion for care and cooking to Brook Meadows House, Southend Care.