Chef (full-time) - Rush Court

Elizabeth Finn Homes Ltd; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care provider is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team in providing high-quality food service at their Wallingford home. Responsibilities include assisting in food preparation, supervising staff, and maintaining kitchen supplies. Prior experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided. The position comes with excellent benefits, including a fully paid induction, flexible shifts, and various wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Fully paid induction programme

Enhanced pay for family leave

Flexible shifts

5.6 working weeks holiday per year

Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay

Group pension plan

Occupational sick pay after probation

Wellbeing support through employee assistance programme

Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends

Free Blue Light card for retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Long service awards

Apprenticeships and study support opportunities

Free DBS unless leaving during probation

Uniform provided

Free on-site parking

Subsidised meals while on duty

Qualifications

• Prior experience in catering is desirable but not necessary; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Hotel Services Manager in food service maintenance.
• Prepare and cook food following menus.
• Supervise catering staff.
• Check kitchen supplies and maintain records.

Job description

We have a dedicated and well-trained team providing an excellent standard of person-centred care for our residents. As a Job Title joining our large, diverse team who are proud of the difference we make to our residents you will:

• Assist the Hotel Services Manager in the provision and maintenance of a high quality, nutritionally balanced and well-presented food service.
• Prepare and cook food following menus prepared by the Hotel Services Manager.
• Supervise and support employees in catering duties.
• Check kitchen supplies comply with stock control systems and maintain accurate records as required.

You will assist the Hotel Services Manager in the provision of a high quality and efficient food and beverage service for our residents and employees always giving customers a prompt and courteous service. Prior experience is desirable but not needed, as we will give you all the training you need to be successful in this role.

Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our eight prestigious care homes. Our company values are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All. Our Rush Court Home is an elegant, Queen Anne style house standing in its own grounds amidst the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside just outside Wallingford. Offering outstanding levels of residential and nursing care and a warm welcome for all.

Benefits

• Fully paid induction programme
• Enhanced pay for family leave
• Flexible shifts
• 5.6 working weeks holiday per year
• Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay
• Group pension plan
• Occupational sick pay after probation
• Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends which you can cash in when you choose
• Free Blue Light card - provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service awards
• Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities
• Free DBS unless leaving during probation
• Uniform provided
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised meals while on duty

Safeguarding

In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All. Criminal record checks: As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Elizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other's differences. Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts, nurtures and retains the best people.