Chef

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Winchester is seeking a Chef for Hawthorne Court residential care home. The successful candidate will manage daily catering operations, supervise a team, and ensure high-quality meal preparation tailored to the unique needs of older residents. Applicants should have Level 2 catering qualifications and relevant experience, along with strong communication skills. This role offers competitive benefits including generous annual leave and no split shifts, allowing for consistent working patterns.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Occupational sick pay

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience, preferably in a similar setting.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and demands.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily catering operations and meal preparation.
• Supervise catering assistants and organize tasks.
• Monitor meal quality and adherence to dietary requirements.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and health regulations.
• Plan menus and organize special events with Chef Manager.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work calmly under pressure

Strong organisational skills

Commitment to high-quality food and service

Compassion and empathy for residents

Education

Level 2 catering qualifications

Job description

Join our friendly and supportive team, as a Chef at Hawthorne Court residential care home for older adults.

What you’ll be doing

• Oversee daily catering operations, ensuring high-quality meal preparation and service.
• Supervising catering assistants, organising tasks and ensuring efficient time management.
• Monitoring meal quality, presentation and adherence to dietary requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with food hygiene and health and safety regulations.
• Planning menus with the Chef Manager, catering to special diets, and organising special events.

What we’re looking for

• Level 2 catering qualifications.
• Previous experience of catering, preferably in a similar setting.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and adapt to changing situations and demands.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Commitment to providing high quality food and service.
• Compassion, empathy and respect for the residents and their unique needs.

Why join us

• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Make a difference A minimum 24 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.
• No split shifts; working 5 over 7 days with alternate weekends.
• Enhancements paid for weekend and bank holiday work.
• Excellent induction training plus ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the residents.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

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