Chef

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit care service in Princes Risborough is seeking an experienced Chef to oversee kitchen operations. This role allows full autonomy over menu design, focusing on nutritious meals for residents. Ideal candidates will have experience in catering for large groups and knowledge of dietary needs. The position offers competitive pay, 30 days holiday, and several benefits including free DBS and a company pension.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000

Discounts via Blue Light Card and My Rewards

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen providing meals for large numbers.
• Knowledge of menu planning for specialist diets.
• Experience leading and motivating a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the kitchen and catering services.
• Manage a small team ensuring hygiene and safety.
• Build relationships with residents to accommodate personal preferences.

Skills

Experience in a professional kitchen

Menu planning for specialist diets

Team leadership and motivation

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership

Job description

Overview

Chef

Location: Berryfield Rd, Princes Risborough HP27 0HE

Pay rate: £15.45

Contracted hours: 34.5

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you an experienced chef, used to catering for large groups of people, looking to design your own menus and cook with fresh seasonal food? Do you want your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours? Do you value full autonomy over menu development and the opportunity to cook nutritious, high‑quality, flavoursome and well‑balanced meals that residents will love?

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 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 our care package. You’ll be actively involved in the nutritional needs of our residents to ensure a high‑quality dining experience. You’ll build relationships with residents and their families to understand and accommodate personal preferences. You’ll work alongside a team that is passionate about care, warmth and kindness. Icknield Court care home is located close to the town centre of Princes Risborough and within easy reach of High Wycombe. The home provides a friendly and modern living environment with 90 individual rooms across six wings, offering ample outdoor and communal space for social activities.

Personal items can be brought from home and added to rooms to provide homely touches.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and are a not-for-profit provider in the UK. We reinvest every penny into our residents, colleagues and the care homes where we work. We offer a competitive salary, training and development, PPE and daily testing, and a range of other benefits:

• 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 successful recommendation
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme offering discounts

ABOUT YOU

You’ll need previous experience 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 leading, motivating and inspiring a team and be confident engaging with 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, you could be the next chef within our care homes. Apply today to start your career with us.