Chef

TN United Kingdom; Stow-on-the-Wold; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced chef to lead their kitchen team in a compassionate care home. You will have the autonomy to design seasonal menus and create nutritious meals for residents. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while enjoying a supportive work environment. Join a dedicated team that values warmth and kindness, and benefit from competitive pay and generous holiday allowances. If you are passionate about cooking and care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher pay rates at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen catering for large numbers.
• Knowledge of menu planning for specialist diets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen and catering services with a small team.
• Ensure high standards of nutrition, hygiene, and safety.

Skills

Menu Planning

Team Leadership

Catering for Large Groups

Nutritional Knowledge

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership

Job description

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Location: Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire

Pay rate: £14.70 per hour, plus weekend and NVQ enhancements

Contracted hours: 0 / Bank

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 seeking 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?

As a Chef in our homes, you’ll oversee all aspects of our kitchen and catering services, including managing 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, with some weekend work required.

Nutrition is a vital element of the care we provide. You’ll be actively involved in addressing the nutritional needs of our residents to ensure 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 to all in our homes.

Edwardstow Court is a 48-bed Care Home located in the heart of the Cotswold market town Stow-on-the-Wold. The home offers compassionate, individualized residential, dementia, respite, and day care in a homely setting.

AND IN RETURN

We’ve been providing care for almost 1 year and are the second-largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. We reinvest all profits into our residents, colleagues, and care homes. Our benefits include a competitive salary, training, and development.

Additional 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 for successful recommendations
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants, and more

ABOUT YOU

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

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