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Regional Support Chef

Runwood Homes

Broxtowe

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

A prominent care provider in Broxtowe is looking for a Regional Support Chef to enhance food quality and compliance across multiple care homes. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a chef role, particularly in a care setting, and will support kitchen teams by developing training materials. This position emphasizes teamwork and offers professional development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary of £35,000 per annum.

Benefits

28 days Paid Holiday
Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Scheme
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
Free DBS Check and uniform
Progression opportunities

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Chef, ideally in a care or healthcare setting.
  • Genuine interest in working within a caring environment.
  • Willingness to participate in vocational training programmes.

Responsibilities

  • Develop training and support materials around food quality.
  • Manage cross functional food initiatives.
  • Audit kitchen operations for quality and compliance.

Skills

Proven experience as a Chef
Strong organisational skills
Ability to communicate effectively
Team player
Job description
Overview

Regional Support Chef – Care Home network in the North (Warwickshire, Nottingham, Doncaster, Birmingham).

Hours per week: 40 • Salary: £35,000 per annum

Responsibilities
  • Develop training and support materials to drive quality and compliance around food and cooking quality.
  • Take on food related projects and manage cross functional food initiatives.
  • Liaise with the Group Hospitality Manager to create regular chef's forums and training sessions to cover the needs of the home you are supporting.
  • To audit the kitchen operations to ensure that the food quality, presentation, and service are provided to the appropriate standards as defined by the catering policies and mealtime standards.
  • To develop and maintain good working relationships with the homes management and kitchen teams through regular personal contact.
Benefits
  • 28 days Paid Holiday
  • Pension Scheme
  • Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
  • Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
  • Comprehensive induction and ongoing, paid training
  • Free DBS Check and uniform
  • Opportunities to progress your career within the company
Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Chef, ideally in a care or healthcare setting
  • A flexible and adaptable approach with strong organisational skills
  • Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Team player
  • Willingness to participate in vocational training programmes
  • Satisfactory DBS result and good references
  • Experience of the provision of catering services, food preparation and presentation
  • Understanding of food hygiene regulation
  • This is a field based role and will require the successful candidate to travel to any of our homes across the North.
About Runwood Homes

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of over 59 homes across the UK. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

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