Jobs at Avon in United Kingdom

Vacancy – Head Chef (AV1822C)

Hours – Full-time

Salary – £32,760.00 pa + Benefits

Location – Leeds

Our Client is looking for a Head Chef to manage and run the Catering services in their fabulous Care Home in central Leeds.

This Care Home is a 40-bedroom service, offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining; and inviting outdoor terraces overlooking landscaped gardens bordered by woodland. We have a further four care homes in development in Leeds.

A Head Chef role which allows you evenings off and offers a great shift pattern, is very rare.

About you

• You will have experience of working within a 4–5-star hospitality venue or restaurant.
• You will ideally have Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
• You will have the ability to cost food menus accurately and forecast demand and manage stock.
• You will be a professional, who has a proven track record of delivering and maintaining kitchen standards at the highest level – keeping a safe, clean, and compliant environment.
• You will have strong communication and influencing skills, an approachable manner, and an eye for detail.
• You will be passionate and can drive standards that not only meet but exceed expectations and elevate the lives of our residents.
• You will be trustworthy, caring, adaptable, friendly, and patient and continuingly striving for excellence.

The commitment to you:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Complimentary meals, hot drinks, and snacks throughout your shift
• Bespoke company induction and on-going training programmes at all levels
• Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology
• Custom-made uniforms provided
• Annual bonus (discretionary and scheme rules apply)
• Employee assistance programme and other attractive wellbeing benefits
• Discount schemes
• Company contributory pension scheme
• And much more……