Position: Chef
Hours: 24 hours per week
Location: [Insert Location]
Reports to: Home Manager
Job Overview:
We are seeking a talented Chef to join our team and play a key role in preparing nutritious and delicious meals for our residents. In this role, you will ensure that all meals are crafted from fresh ingredients while adhering to budget constraints. You will also maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental practices in the kitchen. This position offers flexible working days and requires working alternate weekends.
Key Responsibilities:

• Meal Planning & Preparation: Create and prepare daily meals that are nutritious and meet residents' dietary needs, using fresh ingredients and staying within budget.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations in the kitchen.
• Team Leadership: Motivate and lead the kitchen team, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Flexibility: Adapt to flexible working hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Skills and Attributes:

• Experience: Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality environment.
• Culinary Skills: Strong cooking skills with proficiency in various cooking techniques.
• Nutritional Knowledge: Ability to design menus that accommodate diverse dietary needs.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Time Management: Strong time management skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Leadership: Capable of training and supervising kitchen staff effectively.

Education and Qualifications:

• Food Hygiene: Level 2 Food Hygiene certification, with a willingness to obtain Intermediate Food Hygiene qualifications.
• First Aid: First Aid certification.
• Catering: NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering or equivalent.

What We Offer:

• Supportive Team: Join a caring team that values your contribution and supports your professional development.
• Career Development: Opportunities for skill enhancement and career growth.
• Training: Comprehensive induction and ongoing training program.
• Employee Support: Access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts: Reimbursement for the Blue Light Card Scheme, offering discounts on various brands and services.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £500 for referring a friend.
• DBS Disclosure: Full coverage of DBS disclosure costs.
• Uniform: Uniform provided at no cost.
• Enhanced Pay: Increased pay rates for working on bank holidays.
• Paid Breaks: Breaks paid to ensure you can rest without financial concerns.

Join us and become a vital part of our team, contributing to the well-being and satisfaction of our residents while enjoying a supportive work environment. Apply now to make a difference!
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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Are you okay to work Part-Time 24 hours per week?

Experience:

• Chef: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person