Chef

Active Care Group; Swineshead; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Nest Personal Pension

Medicash Health Plan

Active Awards programme

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend £1500 bonus

Active Learning Hub and training

Job summary

The Laurels in Lincoln, part of Active Care Group, is seeking a Chef to prepare and serve high-standard meals for residents, staff and visitors. You’ll regularly review menus, accommodate special diets and work within budget constraints while ensuring safety and quality.

The role requires NVQ level 3 in catering, Level 3 food hygiene, and IDDSI expertise. You’ll join a supportive team committed to care, therapy, and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Must have Knowledge and practical skills of IDDSI levels.
• NVQ level 3 or above in catering.
• Level 3 food hygiene certificate.
• Cossh Allergen trained or a good understanding of allergies and how they affect people.
• Knowledge and practical skills in modified diets, especially IDDSI.
• Ability to work with catering budgets.
• Experience in documentation to demonstrate safety within the catering environment.
• Be able to maintain and run a kitchen efficiently to a high standard.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve food of the highest standards and which is appropriate to and meets the needs of the residents, staff and visitors
• Regularly review the menus in line with residents, staff and visitors' requirements, including the provision of special diets (with respect, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• Communicate effectively with residents, staff and visitors to ensure the provision of relevant, appealing, balanced and healthy diets
• Develop a positive relationship with all residents, staff and other visitors to the home by becoming an integral part of the team
• Support with the effective ordering, control and review of raw materials, labour, equipment and supplies and keeping costs in line with agreed budgets and value for money

Skills

IDDSI levels

Food hygiene

Budgeting

Teamwork

Creativity

Food preparation

Education

NVQ level 3 catering

Level 3 food hygiene certificate

Tools

Cossh allergen trained

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, The Laurels in Lincoln. The Laurels provides specialist post-acute rehabilitation and management of long-term neurological conditions. We offer a strong focus on therapy, care and quality of life. We're committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, and empowered, enabling them to live the best life possible. Must have Knowledge and practical skills of IDDSI levels.

What you'll be working:

• Every other weekend Part-time - 18 hours £26,718.07 (FTE) Per annum (Pro rata)

What you'll be doing:

• Prepare, cook and serve food of the highest standards and which is appropriate to and meets the needs of the residents, staff and visitors
• Regularly review the menus in line with residents, staff and visitors' requirements, including the provision of special diets (with respect, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• Communicate effectively with residents, staff and visitors to ensure the provision of relevant, appealing, balanced and healthy diets
• Develop a positive relationship with all residents, staff and other visitors to the home by becoming an integral part of the team
• Support with the effective ordering, control and review of raw materials, labour, equipment and supplies and keeping costs in line with agreed budgets and value for money

Benefits:

• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials - like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer 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

What you'll have:

• Must have Knowledge and practical skills of IDDSI levels.
• NVQ level 3 or above in catering
• Level 3 food hygiene certificate
• Cossh Allergen trained or a good understanding of allergies and how they affect people
• Knowledge and practical skills in modified diets, especially IDDSI
• Ability to work with catering budgets
• Must be creative and able to demonstrate flair
• Willing to bake cakes and pastries
• Experience in documentation to demonstrate safety within the catering environment.
• Be able to maintain and run a kitchen efficiently to a high standard
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and food preparation
• A positive attitude and a desire to deliver the best possible service to patients in our care.
• Flexible, professional, and positive approach to multi-site working.
• Proven reliability in terms of full attendance and timekeeping.
• Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Helpline & App to support with legal