Chef

Hampshire County Council; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional local government authority in Hedge End seeks a Chef to oversee catering operations at Hawthorne Court residential care home. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality meal preparation, supervise staff, and provide excellent service to residents. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including annual leave, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Level 2 catering qualifications.
• Previous experience of catering, preferably in a similar setting.
• Commitment to providing high quality food and service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily catering operations and meal preparation.
• Supervise catering assistants and manage tasks efficiently.
• Monitor meal quality and adherence to dietary requirements.
• Plan menus and organize catering for special diets.

Skills

Catering qualifications (Level 2)

Good communication

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Compassion and empathy

Job description

Join our friendly and supportive team, as a Chef at Hawthorne Court residential care home for older adults.

What you’ll be doing:

• Oversee daily catering operations, ensuring high-quality meal preparation and service.
• Supervising catering assistants, organising tasks and ensuring efficient time management.
• Monitoring meal quality, presentation and adherence to dietary requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with food hygiene and health and safety regulations.
• Planning menus with the Chef Manager, catering to special diets, and organising special events.

What we’re looking for:

• Level 2 catering qualifications.
• Previous experience of catering, preferably in a similar setting.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and adapt to changing situations and demands.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Commitment to providing high quality food and service.
• Compassion, empathy and respect for the residents and their unique needs.

Why join us?

• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Make a difference
• A minimum 24 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.
• No split shifts; working 5 over 7 days with alternate weekends.
• Enhancements paid for weekend and bank holiday work.
• Excellent induction training plus ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the residents.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

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