Head Chef

Head Chef- Care HomeHours : 40 hours per weekSalary : £40,000 per annumLocation : Farley Gardens Care Home Bracknell, RG42 1FW

Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? Are you keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards? Our award winning client is opening a brand new care home in Berkshire with a state-of-the-art kitchen.As a Head Chef within the brand new facility, you will have the chance to deliver hotel / restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours. Our chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus, whilst also taking ownership of their kitchen and ongoing team development.

Your Experience and QualificationsA personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residentsHold City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ or equivalentExperience in leading, motivating and inspiring a teamExperience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutritionThe ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homesConfidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menusExperience working with a front of house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standardGood understanding of HACCP and COSHHKnowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework (If new to care, we will train and develop chefs on these techniques)Your Role and ResponsibilitiesLead, motivate and inspire a team, develop and upskill where requiredMenu development, tailoring around residents to ensure we deliver person-centred hospitalityWork with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked of the highest standardsBake fresh cakes, scones and breads from scratchAssist the front of house team with setting up of the dining areasWork within budget, complete regular audits and stock controlCreate a warm, efficient and fun environmentOngoing recruitment and retentionManaging the performance of the kitchen team and front of house

Your Benefits and RewardsWorking days and alternate weekends only, across 4 / 5 days a weekRewarding Excellence bonus where you will be financially rewarded up to £500

• for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspectionUnlimited access to our Refer a Friend scheme, earning up to £500
• per referralAccess to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts with big brands, supermarkets and travel companiesFree access to medical specialists, who are on hand for a second opinion if you need itConfidential and free access to counselling and legal services

Interested? If you are a motivated and dedicated chef who is ready to be part of something special, click apply today!

Job Reference CTNLK5565

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