Chef

Overview

Location:

Madley Park House, Witney, Oxfordshire

Pay rate: £15.64 per hour (plus weekend and NVQ enhancements available). Contracted hours: 37.25 per week. Shift Times:
Monday - Friday 7am - 2.30pm (working alternate weekends).

• As a Chef in our homes, oversee all aspects of our kitchen and catering services, including management of a small team, and ensure the highest standards of nutrition, hygiene and safety at all times.
• Design your own menus using fresh seasonal food and provide nutritious, high quality, flavoursome and well-balanced meals that residents will love.
• Occasionally cater for meals for other day centres, luncheon clubs and community activities; some weekend work will be required.
• Actively contribute to residents’ nutritional needs to ensure a high-quality dining experience and build relationships with residents and their families to understand individual preferences.
• Work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness in our homes.

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen, providing meals for large numbers, with 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 and engaging with elderly residents to understand their individual needs.
• Ability to manage budget and stock effectively.

• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A Company pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every successful recommendation
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme offering discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and more

We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if interested.