Chef Lead

Popular Care LTD; Newcastle upon Tyne; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Real-Time Pay with Flexearn

Discounted Stays

Food and Beverage Discounts

Spa Discounts

Retail, Cinema and Leisure Discounts

Monthly Recognition Awards

Long-Service Awards

Recommend a Friend

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Bereavement Leave

Résumé du poste

Popular Care LTD is seeking a Chef Lead for a care home to design menus, prepare nutritious meals, and create a positive mealtime experience for residents. You will uphold hygiene and safety standards while leading a busy kitchen team in a supportive care environment.

We require experience in a similar role, strong knowledge of IDDSI and dietary requirements, and a Food Hygiene qualification. The role emphasizes leadership, budget awareness, and resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Knowledge of a range of dietary requirements & IDDSI Framework is essential.
• A Food Hygiene or Food Safety qualification is essential.
• Ability to lead and manage a busy kitchen effectively, setting a positive example for others.

Responsabilités

• Create menus to ensure variety and dietary adherence for residents.
• Prepare nutritious, appetising meals following established menus and guidelines.
• Maintain staff rota and lead the team to uphold high standards of practice.
• Keep a clean, safe kitchen and comply with health, safety and food hygiene standards.

Connaissances

Leadership

Dietary requirements knowledge

IDDSI Framework knowledge

Kitchen management

Formation

Food Hygiene / Food Safety qualification

Description du poste

Join Our Team as a Chef Lead in Our Care Home

Are you looking to develop your career in a supportive and rewarding care home environment? We offer meaningful work, a welcoming team, and opportunities to make a positive difference to our residents every day.

About the Role

As a chef lead with a passion for food, you will be responsible for creating menus, preparing nutritious, appetising, and well-balanced meals for our residents. You will help create a positive mealtime experience by maintaining high standards of food preparation, presentation, hygiene, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Create menus to ensure variety and preference for our residents whilst also following dietary and IDDSI Framework guidelines
• Follow & prepare established menus to organise, prepare, and serve appetising, freshly made meals for our residents
• Maintain the staff rota and lead the team setting the standard for good practice within the team
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment and follow all relevant health, safety, and food hygiene standards.
• Maintain good stock levels and work within set food budgets, reducing & reporting waste across the service
• Keep up to date with Food Legislation and feed back to the Home Team

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Knowledge of a range of dietary requirements & The IDDSI Framework is essential.
• A Food Hygiene or Food Safety qualification is essential.
• Ability to lead and manage a busy kitchen effectively, setting a positive example for others.

About Us

We provide high-quality nursing, residential, and dementia care, with a strong focus on the comfort, dignity, and wellbeing of our residents.

As a well-established care provider, we are committed to delivering professional, compassionate, and person-centred services that put residents first.

Why join us?

Our aim is to support residents to live as independently as possible in a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment.

Your Benefits

• Real-Time Pay with Flexearn: Track your earnings, access pay when needed, and benefit from helpful money management tools.
• Discounted Stays: Enjoy discounted stays at selected UK hotels and branded locations for you, your friends, and your family.
• Food and Beverage Discounts: Access discounts on food and drinks across our hotels and venues.
• Spa Discounts: Benefit from exclusive discounts on spa treatments and experiences.
• Retail, Cinema and Leisure Discounts: Save on shopping, cinema visits, and leisure activities.
• Monthly Recognition Awards: Be recognised for your contribution and commitment.
• Long-Service Awards: Celebrate career milestones with rewards starting from one year of service, including additional annual leave.
• Recommend a Friend: Receive rewards for referring friends or family to join the organisation.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme: Access confidential support at any time, including support for your family.
• Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with access to our pension scheme.
• Bereavement Leave: Receive time away from work when it is most needed, giving you peace of mind during difficult times.

Are you ready to make a difference in our residents’ lives?

If you are professional, compassionate, and passionate about supporting older people, we would welcome your application.

Please note that all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced criminal record check.

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time-limited visa. Applications that do not meet this criterion will not be progressed.