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Job Title : Chef

Are you an experienced chef, used to catering for large groups of people, looking to design your own menus and cook with fresh seasonal food?

Are you seeking your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours?

Would you like full autonomy over menu development, with the opportunity to prepare nutritious, high-quality, flavoursome, and well-balanced meals that our residents will love?

As a Chef in our homes, you’ll oversee all aspects of our kitchen and catering services, including managing a small team and ensuring the highest standards of nutrition, hygiene, and safety. You may occasionally cater for other day centres, luncheon clubs, and community activities, with some weekend work required.

Nutrition is a key element of our care package. You’ll be actively involved in meeting the nutritional needs of our residents to ensure a high-quality dining experience. Building relationships with residents and their families will help you understand and accommodate their personal preferences.

Joining us means becoming part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside passionate team members dedicated to providing care, warmth, and kindness to all in our homes.

Location : The Lakes, a 64-bed Care Home in South Cerney, Cirencester, offering Day, Respite, Residential, and Dementia care in a homely setting.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work, with nearly 1 year of experience in care provision. We are the second-largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. We reinvest all earnings into our residents, colleagues, and homes. Benefits include a competitive salary, training, and PPE and daily testing for safety.

Other benefits include :

• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Company pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher pay rates at weekends
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme with rewards
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” discounts

ABOUT YOU

You should have previous experience working in a professional kitchen, catering for large numbers, with knowledge of menu planning for special diets. A Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership or equivalent is preferred but not essential.

You’ll have experience leading and motivating a team, engaging with elderly residents to understand their needs, and managing budgets and stock effectively.

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