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Head Chef
Job Reference Ref/62/469
Benefits of joining our team
- £15.75 per hour
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- 5 days a week - Monday to Friday
- Enhanced pay on bank holidays
- Pension
- Staff recognition schemes
- Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000
- Cycle to work scheme
- I have an idea £50 gift card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Comprehensive Training and Career Development
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- Dedicated Mental Health Champion
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 ensure sufficient food stocks are available and you will be responsible for placing orders with suppliers. 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:
- Temporary role for long term sick cover with the chance of becoming permanent
- Previous experience working in a care home desirable but not essential
- 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
The Ideal Candidate
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.