Head Chef

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Job Title: Head Chef at HC One

At HC One, we value kindness above all, which influences every aspect of our care homes for Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care. Our team understands that our Residents are individuals with their own stories, and joining HC One offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to them.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage the kitchen team to prepare and serve nutritious, healthy meals loved by Residents.
2. Provide a variety of meal options, considering cultural preferences and dietary needs.
3. Manage food stock, optimize budgets, and liaise with support teams to ensure nutrition standards are met.
4. Prioritize Resident wellbeing in all food-related decisions.

Qualifications:

• S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery.
• Minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).

Personal Attributes:

• Positive energy and ability to get along with people.
• Organized, autonomous, and able to plan and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately.
• Considerate and kind communication skills with Residents and colleagues.

Additional Requirements:

Safeguarding awareness, ability to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect, and knowledge of reporting procedures. Attendance at safeguarding training is mandatory, along with ongoing training in related areas.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG.
• Free uniform and nutritious meal during shifts of 8 hours or more.
• Company pension scheme.
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Group life assurance.
• Wagestream for flexible pay.
• Learning and development opportunities, including qualifications.
• GP online service for staff and their children under 16.
• Access to high street discounts and wellbeing support services.
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards.
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per successful referral.

We are committed to inclusive working practices, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, and ensuring a smooth onboarding process for new colleagues.