Chef

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Witney; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday (including Bank Hols)

Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher weekend rates

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000

Blue Light Card/My Rewards

Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust is seeking an experienced Chef at Madley Park House, Witney, Oxfordshire. You will manage kitchen operations for residents, design menus, and cook with seasonal ingredients.

This role offers 37 hours per week, a 7:00am–2:30pm shift, and weekend enhancements. You will lead a small team, maintain high standards of nutrition, hygiene and safety, and build relationships with residents and families.

Qualifications

• Experience running a professional kitchen for large numbers.
• Ability to design menus with fresh seasonal ingredients.
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements.
• Budgeting and stock control experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations and lead a small team.
• Develop and implement menus with autonomy.
• Ensure high standards of nutrition, hygiene and safety.
• Occasionally cater for other day centres and community events; some weekend work.

Skills

Menu planning

Team leadership

Nutrition & dietary planning

Hygiene & food safety

Budget management

Experience with large groups

Catering

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership

Job description

Chef

Location: Madley Park House, Witney, Oxfordshire

Pay Rate: £16.49 Per Hour ( Weekend Enhancements Available)

Contracted Hours: 37 Hours per week

Shift Pattern: 7:00am - 2:30pm Monday-Friday (Alternate Weekend Working)

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.

Madley Park House is a warm and welcoming 'home from home' offering round the clock residential, early-stage dementia and respite care with a range of amenities including a hair salon and residents' shop. Situated in a quiet location in the thriving market town of Witney, the home has strong links to the local community.

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.

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.