Chef

Active Care Group; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days + Bank holidays

Birthday off

Active Learning Hub and training

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking a Chef at Kingly House in Hinckley to manage and deliver high-quality meals for residents. You will work a 40-hour week, handling meal preparation, cooking, cleaning and stock control while meeting dietary and safety standards.

We value care-experience and dedication to food safety, with opportunities for development and access to training. The role supports a compassionate, client-focused environment in a residential care setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care home environment preferred.
• Ability to work within HACCP and safety standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage kitchen to deliver meals for residents.
• Prepare, cook and present meals according to planned menus and dietary needs.
• Maintain hygiene, cleanliness and stock control with accurate records.
• Adhere to food safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Clean kitchen

Stock control

Food safety

Attention to detail

Creativity in cooking

Team communication

Job description

Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.We'd like you to join us as a Chef at our service Kingly House in Hinckley.Kingly House is a residential house in Leicestershire providing accommodation, rehabilitation and support for up to 17 adults. We're committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible.What you'll be working:We have both full time and part time to choose from.Full time - 40hrs per weekSalary: £28,428.36 FTE Per Annum (Pro rata)Running the full kitchenDuties including Cleaning, stock control, pot washing and putting orders away.Be able to work on your on.Ideally have care home experience careWhat you'll be doing:To support the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen to ensure the centre’s reputation for food quality is always maintained.To prepare, cook and present food for the service users, ensuring any special dietary requirements are provided and that this is to the standards required by the company and service users.To ensure that the centre’s reputation for food quality and service is enhanced with everyone that uses the facility.To drive and maintain the highest standards of food safety and hygiene, liaising with Environmental Health inspectors if necessary.Ensuring the centre meets all relevant legislation on food preparation and handling, including observance of the HACCP and Safer Food Better Business Principals as well as COSHHInspecting dishes for quality, temperature and attractiveness before serving.Maintaining records relating to food production activities and supplies information as required by the Head of Support Services.To work to planned menus.To avoid unnecessary wastage and deterioration of foodstuffs.To promote good relationships with staff, visitors and service users.To maintain a clean environment, washing up and adhering to cleaning schedules.What you'll have:A passion in caring for client needs• Being you• Being creative in coming up with different ways to cook• Attention to detail• Making sure all requirements are well noted and provided.We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.What to look forward to:25 days plus bank holidaysBirthday offJoin the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunitiesActive Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shopFree 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer adviceA Nest Personal Pension accountAccess to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticiansWe recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programmeEnhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefitsRefer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group Take a look around the company https://activecaregroup.co.uk/