Chef

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher weekend pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend £1000

Blue Light Card benefits

Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust in Trowbridge is seeking an experienced Chef to design menus and cook with fresh seasonal produce for residents. You will oversee all kitchen operations, manage a small team and ensure high standards of nutrition, hygiene and safety.

Weekend work may be required and occasional catering for day centres or community activities is part of the role. You will have prior experience in professional kitchens serving large numbers, with knowledge of menus for specialist

Qualifications

• Experience in professional kitchen cooking for large numbers and menu planning for specialist diets.
• Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership preferred or working towards it, not essential.
• Experience leading a team and engaging with elderly residents to understand individual needs.
• Ability to manage budget and stock effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations and catering services.
• Lead a small team with a focus on nutrition, hygiene and safety.
• Occasionally cater for meals for day centres and community activities; some weekend work may be required.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu planning

Budget management

Nutrition knowledge

Experience in pro kitchen

Residents engagement

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership

Job description

Chef

Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire

Pay rate: Up to £15.39

Contracted hours: Bank Shifts

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.

Goodson Lodge is situated in the historic county town of Trowbridge. This purpose‑built care home has been created with our residents in mind. The home provides 24‑hour specialist person‑centred dementia care, residential care and respite care.

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 £1,000 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.