Chef

TN United Kingdom; South Cerney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Chef in a welcoming care home, where you can design your own menus and prepare nutritious meals for residents. Enjoy the autonomy of menu development without the hassle of split shifts, while ensuring high standards of nutrition and safety. This established not-for-profit provider values its staff and reinvests in their development, offering a competitive salary and generous benefits. Be part of a dedicated family that prioritizes care, warmth, and kindness, making a real difference in the lives of residents.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher pay rates at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

My Rewards discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen catering for large groups.
• Knowledge of menu planning for special diets is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen and catering services.
• Ensure the highest standards of nutrition, hygiene, and safety.

Skills

Catering for large groups

Menu planning

Team leadership

Nutritional knowledge

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership

Job description

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Pay rate: £15.36 per hour, plus weekend and NVQ enhancements available

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?

Are you seeking your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours?

Would you like full autonomy over menu development and the opportunity to prepare nutritious, high-quality, flavorful, and well-balanced meals that residents will love?

As a Chef in our homes, you’ll oversee all aspects of kitchen and catering services, including managing a small team, and ensuring the highest standards of nutrition, hygiene, and safety. Occasionally, you may cater for other day centres, luncheon clubs, and community activities, with some weekend work required.

Nutrition is a key part of our care package. You’ll actively contribute to meeting residents' nutritional needs, ensuring a high-quality dining experience. Building relationships with residents and their families will help you understand and accommodate their personal preferences.

Joining us means becoming part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside passionate team members dedicated to providing care, warmth, and kindness.

The Lakes is a 64-bed Care Home in South Cerney, Cirencester, offering Day, Respite, Residential, and Dementia care in a homely setting.

AND IN RETURN

We’re a well-established, not-for-profit provider, reinvesting all earnings into residents and staff. We offer a competitive salary, training, and development. Benefits include:

• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A Company pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher pay rates at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme with rewards
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” discounts

ABOUT YOU

You should have experience working in a professional kitchen, catering for large groups, with knowledge of menu planning for special diets. A Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership or equivalent is preferred but not essential.

You’ll have experience leading and motivating a team, engaging with elderly residents to understand their needs, and managing budgets and stock effectively.