Care Home Kitchen Lead Chef - Large-Scale Catering

Royal British Legion; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chef to join their team at Galanos House. The role involves delivering high-quality catering services, maintaining food standards, and managing a team. Candidates should have an NVQ 3 in Cooking and food hygiene certificate, with experience in catering management, especially in care homes. The position offers a 35-hour contract over 5 days, with a salary of £14.14 to £14.76 per hour and various employee benefits including annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

22 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension with employer contributions up to 10%

Life assurance of 3 times your salary

Enhanced sick pay

Paid carers and dependents leave

DBS checks covered

Free parking

Access to learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of catering management in a care home or similar environment.
• Ability to cater for special dietary requirements.
• Previous experience maintaining standards according to Health & Safety and Food Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Deliver catering services within the home.
• Maintain a high standard of food provision and service.
• Lead a team and manage stock control.

Skills

Catering management experience

Effective communication

Team leadership

Stock control management

Good IT skills

Education

NVQ 3 Cooking or equivalent

Immediate food hygiene certificate

Job description

A prominent charity organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chef to join their team at Galanos House. The role involves delivering high-quality catering services, maintaining food standards, and managing a team. Candidates should have an NVQ 3 in Cooking and food hygiene certificate, with experience in catering management, especially in care homes. The position offers a 35-hour contract over 5 days, with a salary of £14.14 to £14.76 per hour and various employee benefits including annual leave and pension contributions.