Head Chef

CornerstoneHealthcare; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at a new care service in South Bristol. This role offers the chance to create diverse menus tailored to residents' dietary needs while ensuring adherence to health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in culinary arts, particularly within a care home environment. Join a passionate team committed to providing high-quality care and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced pay for overtime, subsidized meals, and ongoing training opportunities. This is a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in a supportive and rewarding setting.

Benefits

Enhanced pay rates for overtime

Subsidised lunch

Free DBS and parking

Free uniform laundered

Monthly overtime raffle

Paid training courses

Referral bonus scheme

Paid company events

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Chef, preferably in a Care Home setting.
• Understanding of food safety regulations and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen and oversee kitchen staff, ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Develop menus that meet dietary requirements and manage food orders efficiently.

Skills

Food Hygiene

COSHH Regulations

Effective Communication

Menu Development

IDDSI Guidelines

Job description

About The Role

PLEASE NOTE - We are NOT offering Sponsorship and are unable to take overseas applications at this time.

Cornerstone Healthcare is looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to join our award-winning team at The Burren. The Burren is a brand-new purpose-built service location South Bristol, providing high quality care & supporting residents with varying complex neurological, mental health & dementia care needs provided in a comfortable and safe living environment. Our approach focuses on individualised care, considering the whole person's unique strengths and challenges, rather than just the diagnosis.

What do you need?

1. Minimum 5 years' experience working as a Chef
2. Minimum of 2 years experience in a Care Home setting
3. Understanding of COSHH, Food Hygiene and Regulations surrounding food safety
4. IDDSI/Specialist diet provision experience (desirable)
5. Experience working in a care home (desirable)
6. Effective communication skills both written and verbal

What hours will you work?

4 shifts per week

Total hours per week: 40

Pay rate / Salary

GBP16.37ph / GBP34,049.60 per annum

What will you be doing?

1. Responsible for running the Kitchen and line managing the Second Chef and 2 Kitchen Assistants
2. Building and preparing menus and ensuring we are providing a good variety of meals, whilst ensuring dietary requirements are met
3. Work within the services budget and utilize the most cost-effective solutions whilst not compromising on quality of food and service
4. Ensure all working practice and the kitchen management is operating in line with Health & Safety, Infection Prevention & Control, Food Hygiene Standards and COSHH
5. Ensure food is prepared in line with IDDSI guidelines and meets the requirements of the residents as identified by the clinical team
6. Order food and manage orders to ensure there is sufficient stock
7. Cooperate with the implementation, evaluation, orientation and induction of all new employees
8. Manage the kitchen rota to ensure there is suitable cover at all times, whilst working in line with agreed staffing levels
9. Attend regular site meetings and provide updates as and when required

Benefits package worth up to GBP5,000

• Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays
• Subsidised lunch available daily
• Free DBS and parking
• Free uniform laundered for you on site ready for your next shift
• Monthly overtime raffle - receive a ticket for each overtime shift completed and the winner will receive an additional GBP200 in their pay packet
• Full range of courses provided by the company, including NAPPI training
• Paid for e-learning and training
• Reward and recognition through vouchers and cash incentives for Christmas and long service
• Refer a friend scheme - up to GBP1,000 (depending on role)
• Paid for company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Online, activity days and in-store employee discounts
• Healthcare cash plan worth up to GBP700 which includes dental and optical benefits alongside other
• Access to holiday entitlement and company pension scheme
• Access to Blue Light card - over 13,000 discounts

Subject to terms and conditions.

About Us

Cornerstone Healthcare provide specialist care for vulnerable people who present with challenging behaviours associated with complex neurodegenerative and mental health needs.

Residents who live in our homes primarily have a neurological degenerative condition such as Dementia with an underlying mental health condition which makes them inappropriate candidates for dementia care homes or residential care homes for the elderly.

We currently have 3 services based in Waterlooville, Curdridge, & Mytchett with 2 new services set to open in Bristol and Birmingham in 2025.