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Are you an experienced chef, used to catering for large groups of people, looking to design your own menus, cooking with fresh seasonal food? Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours? Would you like full autonomy over menu development, with the opportunity to cook nutritious, high quality, flavoursome and well-balanced meals that our residents will love? Working as a Chef in our homes, you'll oversee all aspects of our kitchen and catering services including management of a small team, ensuring the highest standards of nutrition, hygiene and safety at all times. You may occasionally be asked to cater for meals for other day centres, luncheon clubs and community activities and some weekend work will be required. Nutrition is an important element of the care package that we provide. You'll be actively involved in the nutritional needs of our residents to ensure that a high-quality dining experience is received by everyone. You'll build relationships with our residents and their families so that you understand and can accommodate their personal preferences. In joining us, you'll also become part of our extended family. You'll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.
Job Responsibility:
Oversee all aspects of kitchen and catering services
Management of a small team
Ensuring the highest standards of nutrition, hygiene and safety
Cater for meals for other day centres, luncheon clubs and community activities
Involved in the nutritional needs of residents
Requirements:
Previous experience of working in a professional kitchen, providing meals for large numbers
Knowledge of menu planning for specialist diets
Experience of leading, motivating and inspiring a team
Confident in engaging with elderly residents to understand their individual needs
Know how to manage your budget and stock effectively
Nice to have:
Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership or equivalent
What we offer:
Company pension
Free uniform
Free DBS
Higher rates of pay at weekends
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Refer a Friend scheme rewarding up to £1000 for every recommendation