Chef

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Cotswold District; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher weekend rates

EAP

Refer a Friend £1000

Blue Light Card

Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust in South Cerney, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, is seeking an experienced Chef to design menus for large groups of residents, cook with seasonal ingredients, and lead a small kitchen team. The role offers a pay rate of £15.26 per hour with bank hours and shifts from 7:00am to 5:00pm or 8:00am to 6:00pm, with weekend alternating work.

You will be responsible for nutrition, hygiene and safety, budget and stock control, and occasional catering for day centres.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional kitchen serving large numbers
• Knowledge of menu planning for specialist diets
• Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership (or working towards)
• Ability to lead, motivate a team and manage budget/stock

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations and catering services
• Manage a small team and ensure nutrition, hygiene and safety standards
• Occasionally cater for other day centres and community activities; some weekend work may be required
• Design and develop nutritious, high quality menus for residents

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership

Job description

Chef

Location: South Cerney, Cirencester, GL7 5TL

Pay Rate: £15.26 per Hour (NVQ & Weekend Enhancements Available)

Contracted hours: Bank Hours

Shift Pattern: 7:00am‑5:00pm or 8:00am‑6:00pm (Working Alternate Weekends)

About the Role

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.

The Lakes is a 64 bed Care Home situated in South Cerney, Cirencester. The home offers Day, Respite, Residential and Dementia care in a comfortable, homely setting.

And in Return

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 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 recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

About You

You’ll need to have previous experience of working in a professional kitchen, providing meals for large numbers, with knowledge of menu planning for specialist diets. Ideally you will hold, or be working towards, a Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership or equivalent but this is not essential.

You’ll have experience of leading, motivating and inspiring a team and be confident in engaging with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs. You’ll know how to manage your budget and stock effectively.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as a chef within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.