Chef

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Thornbury; On-site; GBP 18,934 - 26,967; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Job summary

A respected care provider located in Thornbury is seeking an experienced Chef to oversee kitchen operations and provide nutritious meals for residents. The role offers full autonomy in menu development without split shifts. Responsibilities include managing a small team and ensuring high standards of hygiene and safety. Ideal candidates will have experience in catering for large groups and leading teams, with a Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision preferred. Competitive benefits include 30 days holiday and a company pension.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of menu planning for specialist diets.
• Experience leading and motivating a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen and catering services.
• Ensure standards of nutrition, hygiene, and safety.
• Cook nutritious meals tailored to residents' preferences.
• Cater for meals in other facilities when required.

Skills

Menu planning

Team leadership

Budget management

Catering for large groups

Engagement with elderly residents

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership

Job description

Chef Location: Thornbury, Gloucester Pay rate: £16.66 per hour (weekend and NVQ enhancements available) Contracted hours: 36 Hours per week

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 looking for 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?

Working 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 be asked to 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 the care package that we provide.

You’ll be actively involved in the nutritional needs of our residents to ensure that a high-quality dining experience is received by everyone.

You’ll build relationships with our residents and their families so that you understand and can accommodate their personal preferences.

In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family.

You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

Grace Care Centre is a 70 bed Care Home located on the outskirts of the Historic town of Thornbury.

The home offers compassionate and personalised 24-hour specialist dementia and residential care in a comfortable, homely setting.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in.

Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

Alongside keeping our colleagues safe with PPE and daily testing, here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 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 recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You’ll need to have previous experience of working 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 of leading, motivating and inspiring a team and be confident in engaging with our 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 we’re looking for as a chef within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us.

So, apply and get your career started with us today.