Resident-Centric Chef & Kitchen Team Lead

Shaw Healthcare; Llandrindod Wells; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Employee-owned company

Job summary

Shaw Healthcare in Wales is seeking a Chef to prepare nutritious meals for residents, planning varied menus and supporting celebrations. You will manage stock within budget, maintain HACCP records, and ensure high kitchen hygiene while leading the catering team.

The employer is UK’s largest employee-owned healthcare company, proudly paying Real Living Wage and inviting you to join a values-driven care team.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking nutritious meals for residents.
• Ability to plan varied menus respecting dietary and cultural needs.
• Proven leadership of catering teams and operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve fresh, high-quality meals for residents.
• Plan varied, nutritious menus catering for dietary, cultural and individual preferences.
• Support celebrations and special occasions with catering you lead.
• Order stock within budget and company guidelines using approved suppliers.
• Maintain accurate food safety records in line with HACCP requirements.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene and cleanliness by following procedures.
• Lead, motivate and support the catering team.

Skills

Cooking

Menu planning

Team leadership

Food safety HACCP

Job description

Shaw Healthcare in Wales is seeking a Chef to prepare nutritious meals for residents, planning varied menus and supporting celebrations. You will manage stock within budget, maintain HACCP records, and ensure high kitchen hygiene while leading the catering team.

The employer is UK’s largest employee-owned healthcare company, proudly paying Real Living Wage and inviting you to join a values-driven care team.