Senior Chef at Llys Hafren

Shaw healthcare (Group) Ltd; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership Bonus

28 days annual leave

Company Sick Pay

Enhanced pay for bank holidays

Pension scheme

Free uniform

Discounted homemade meals on shift

24/7 online GP service

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £1,

Access to over 1,600 retail, leisure &

Ongoing training and careerDevelopment

Job summary

Llys Hafren Residential Care Home in Welshpool is hiring a Senior Chef to lead the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring meals are nutritious, freshly prepared and attractively presented for residents.

You'll plan menus, cater for individual dietary needs, supervise the catering team, manage stock and budgets, and support Environmental Health inspections. The role is 36 hours per week, with shifts 7.30am–5pm on a 4-week rota including some weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and supervising staff.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Solid understanding of food hygiene and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious, home-cooked meals for residents.
• Plan varied menus accommodating dietary requirements and cultural preferences.
• Lead and motivate the catering team, manage stock, and control budgets.
• Ensure HACCP, COSHH and Environmental Health compliance and maintain hygiene standards.
• Support inspections and create a positive dining experience for residents.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Organisation

Time management

Food hygiene

People skills

Job description

Location: Llys Hafren Residential Care Home, Welshpool SY21 7AR

Salary: £16.40 per hour

Hours: 36hrs per week

Shift Times: Between 7.30am - 5pm on a 4-week rolling rota - requirement to work alternative weekends

Looking for a chef role with more purpose and a better work-life balance? If you're passionate about creating delicious, home-cooked food and enjoy leading a team, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Llys Hafren is a care home located in Welshpool, Powys, offering 40 residential places focused on dementia care. At Llys Hafren, you'll play a vital role in enhancing our residents' quality of life. Mealtimes are one of the highlights of the day, and you'll help ensure every resident enjoys nutritious, freshly prepared meals in a warm and welcoming environment.

What's involved in the role?

As our Senior Chef, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring every meal is prepared to the highest standards of quality, nutrition and presentation.

• Preparing, cooking and serving fresh, nutritious, home-cooked meals for residents.
• Planning varied menus that cater for individual dietary requirements, allergies, cultural preferences and specialist diets.
• Working closely with the Home Manager, Nutritional Therapist and care teams to ensure residents receive meals that meet their individual needs.
• Leading, motivating and supporting the catering team, ensuring high standards are maintained throughout every shift.
• Ordering food and kitchen supplies, managing stock levels and controlling budgets effectively.
• Monitoring food quality, reducing waste and ensuring efficient kitchen operations.
• Maintaining accurate food safety records and ensuring full compliance with HACCP, COSHH and Environmental Health regulations.
• Ensuring the kitchen is always clean, organised and maintained to the highest hygiene standards.
• Preparing buffets and special menus for birthdays, seasonal celebrations and events within the home.
• Supporting inspections from Environmental Health and regulatory bodies.
• Creating a positive dining experience that residents look forward to every day.

What We're Looking For

• Has previous experience working as a Chef with supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
• Leads by example and enjoys supporting and developing others.
• Has excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Understands food hygiene and health & safety requirements.
• Enjoys building relationships with residents, relatives and colleagues.

Why join Shaw healthcare?

As the UK's largest employee-owned healthcare company, we know our colleagues are our greatest asset. We provide ongoing training, opportunities to progress and a supportive working environment where you'll be recognised for the difference you make.

What We Offer

Daytime shifts with a better work-life balance

• Employee Ownership Bonus – our colleagues have received over £2,850 each in tax-free bonuses
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata), including bank holidays
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced pay for bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Free uniform
• Discounted homemade meals whilst on shift
• 24/7 online GP service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £1,000
• Access to over 1,600 retail, leisure and holiday discounts
• Ongoing training, qualifications and career development opportunities

Cook with purpose. Lead with passion.