Head Chef - Maplewood Court-Catering

Oakland Care; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious care home provider is seeking a Head Chef to elevate their dining experience. The successful candidate will lead kitchen operations, design quality menus, and ensure exceptional service. With a focus on teamwork and high standards, this role offers excellent career growth and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Extra day off for milestone birthdays

Company sick pay above statutory entitlement

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Impeccable leadership and communication skills required.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets is essential.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Kitchen and Dining service across the home.
• Designing, presenting and delivering high quality menu options.
• Procuring ingredients and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Intermediate food hygiene certificate

Job description

Are you a culinary maestro looking to lead the charge in a prestigious kitchen? We are seeking a Head Chef to take our dining experience to new heights. You'll have the opportunity to showcase your creativity, craft high-quality menus, and deliver impeccable service. Join us in creating unforgettable dining experiences! Apply now!

We offersome excellent rewards & benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
• EnhancedBank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get anEXTRAday off to celebratethat special birthday.
• Company sickpay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subjectto length of service)
• Refer a FriendScheme for successfulreferrals- for all permanentroles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.

And much more……….

Location:Maplewood Court, Northumberland Rd, Maidstone ME15 7TA

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: Competitive salary dependent on experience

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Shift: Days, 5 x 8 hour shifts per week

We are an award-winning Care Home provider who deliver high quality, kind and compassionate care. For our residents, joining one of our Homes is like joining our family - and we make that no different for our new colleagues. The Head Chef is a role model within the Home and has a real opportunity to add value to our resident experience by managing all aspects of the dining experience in the.

What you will be doing:

• Leading the Kitchen and Dining service across the home.
• Designing, presenting and delivering high quality menu options.
• Procuring ingredients and delivering impeccable customer service in line with Health, Safety, Food Hygiene and COSSH regulations.
• You will also have an opportunity to recruit, induct and develop within your department.

What you need to succeed:

• Impeccable leadership and communication skills.
• Intermediate food hygiene certificate.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and experience of delivering a high-quality service as a Head Chef is essential.
• Experience of recruiting, inducting and training your own team.

“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our Family

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now!

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!