Chef - Broome End Care Home

Curaa Group; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Curaa Group, a community-driven care provider, seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee meal preparation and ensure high-quality services in a care environment. The successful candidate will lead the kitchen team, manage dietary needs, and maintain a positive dining experience for residents. This role offers a supportive team environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Refer a Friend scheme

Free Uniform, DBS & meals

Free video-based and in-house training

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• A team player who engages well with others.
• Energetic and hard-working.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Passionate about offering superior services.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen team to maintain hygiene standards and services.
• Plan, prepare, and cook daily meals considering dietary requirements.
• Order supplies and monitor kitchen equipment.

Skills

Team player

Energetic

Flexible

Understanding of nutrition

Passionate about service

Job description

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Who are we:

Curaa is a family-run, community-driven care provider with award-winning homes and a compassionate team that provides person-centred care. Having launched in 2019, Curaa has grown its footprint across the South and Southwest of England and plans to continue this journey in the future.

Our commitment to excellence is driven by our core values of respect, integrity, community, and learning.

Respect: At Curaa, we believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect. We value diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and heard.

Integrity: Our commitment to ethical practices ensures that we build trust with our residents, partners, and each other. We do what is right, especially when no one is watching.

Community: We support each other and work together to achieve common goals. Our sense of community extends beyond our office walls, as we actively engage with and contribute to the broader society.

Learning: By fostering a culture of learning, we ensure that our team remains innovative and adaptable in a constantly evolving world.

The successful applicant will:

Guarantee adherence to regulatory and statutory requirements and to the company policies and procedures.

Manage the kitchen team, while making sure hygiene standards and high-quality services are achieved and maintained.

Be responsible for ordering supplies, food and equipment for the kitchen; monitor and check the refrigerators and freezers temperatures. Keep records and report any issues to the Manager.

Plan, prepare and cook all daily meals for residents and staff, considering any dietary requirements and nutrition needs.

Also plan, prepare and cater for special events such as birthdays, ensuring the highest quality and presentation of the food served and making sure the residents are happy with the service delivered in the home.

Complete audits and team supervisions.

Requirements

You will need to be:

A team player who engages well with others.

Energetic and hard-working.

Flexible and adaptable to change.

Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference.

Understand nutrition

We Offer:

Competitive base salary. Refer a Friend scheme - £250 (Nurses); £150 (all other roles). Enhancements of up to 2x salary for bank holidays.* Monthly Achievement awards.

Free Uniform, DBS & meals. Free video-based and in-house training. Pension contributions through Smart Pension.