Chef required for our beautiful care home ‘Ruckland Court' in Lincoln, part of the Country Court Family Hours: 40 hours per week, working weekends on rota Have you considered working in hospitality in the care industry? We probably have the best working hours in the hospitality business, we don’t have late nights or busy weekends, its consistent throughout the week. Why not come and join us at Ruckland Court to make every taste moment matter Tucked away in the quiet Ermine district just north of Lincoln, Ruckland Court Care Home provides residential and dementia care in a homely and comfortable setting. Led by the Manager Adam, our staff are on hand 24-hours a day to deliver personal, individualised care, getting to know each resident and build meaningful relationships that create a true family environment. JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800 employees and over 40 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5 care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team THE CHEF ROLE Within your role as Chef, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include: Aid in the preparation of high-quality meals for your residents. Help the Chef Manager manage the catering team. Assist the Chef Manager in promoting and monitoring food hygiene and safety standards, carry out risk assessments and ensure the kitchen is cleaned to a high standard, Responsible for the kitchen and staff in the Chef Manager's absence Assist the Chef Manager with Menu planning ABOUT YOU We want an experienced Chef, who is proactive, passionate, and ambitious to support us to create the best person-centred environment for our residents and ensure they are delivered a 5 food experience. You will … Have a friendly and approachable because you will have contact with our residents, their guests and family, Experience as a chef and working within a catering environment Valid food hygiene certificate. A passion for producing high quality food. Can do attitude Be able to take initiative and responsibility City & Guilds 7061 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering for the Hospitality Industry Ideally over 3 years’ experience as a Chef or in a similar environment and role IN RETURN You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include: 28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays) Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card. Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff Subject to Terms and Conditions Click the Apply Button Now -If the Chef role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you. PLEASE NOTE: All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. We are no longer accepting overseas applications for sponsorship. You may have experience of Chef, cook, restaurant chef, sous chef, personal chef, executive chef, kitchen chef,