Chef - Care

Care Home Chef - Gloucester

Location:

Thornbury, Gloucester

Pay rate: 16.66 per hour (weekend and NVQ enhancements available)

Contracted hours: 40 Hours per week

Are you an experienced chef, used to catering for large groups of people, looking to design your own menus and cook 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 residents will love?

Working as a Chef in a care home, you'll oversee all aspects of the kitchen and catering services, including managing a small team and 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 provided. You'll be actively involved in the nutritional needs of residents to ensure that a high-quality dining experience is received by everyone. You'll build relationships with residents and their families so that you understand and can accommodate their personal preferences.

This care home is a 70-bed facility located on the outskirts of the historic town of Thornbury. It offers compassionate and personalised 24-hour specialist dementia and residential care in a comfortable, homely setting.

• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• 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 successful recommendations
• Blue Light Card and "My Rewards" programme offering discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and more

Previous experience working in a professional kitchen, providing meals for large numbers

Knowledge of menu planning for specialist diets

Ideally hold or be working towards a Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership (or equivalent) - not essential

Experience in leading, motivating and inspiring a team

Confident in engaging with elderly residents to understand their individual needs

Ability to manage budget and stock effectively

If you think you have the right skills and attitude for this chef role in a care home, apply today and start your next rewarding career!

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