https://jobs.co.uk/job/chef-lj-recruitment--e124fabd-5fdc-499a-b0e8-7fe7051535fd RSS feed for Chef at LJ Recruitment. en-gb Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:32:26 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/chef-lj-recruitment--e124fabd-5fdc-499a-b0e8-7fe7051535fd https://jobs.co.uk/job/chef-lj-recruitment--e124fabd-5fdc-499a-b0e8-7fe7051535fd Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:52:22 GMT Location: Hythe | Salary: 30000.00-30000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | I''m currently supporting a family-owned care home, seeking a new experienced Chef reporting to their Head ChefThis is a full time role, working 4 days one week, 3 the nextHours - 7am-5pm 37.5 hours per week 16.25 per hour - 31,687 per annumLocation - Hythe, Kent You''ll help lead and guide the Catering Assistants while assisting in the preparation and service of nutritious, well-balanced meals that contribute to the health and happiness of our residents. You will work closely with the Head Chef to plan, prepare, and cook meals, while ensuring the kitchen is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and hygiene in accordance with all relevant legislation and regulations. The role:Supervise and support members of the catering team, offering guidance and practical instruction in basic food preparation tasks.Ensure all food is handled, prepared and stored in line with food hygiene legislation and best practice.Check and record refrigerator and freezer temperatures to maintain safe food storage conditions.Oversee kitchen cleaning schedules and ensure all food preparation and storage areas, equipment and appliances are cleaned to a high standard.Prepare and cook daily ... Permanent