Chef Role at Badby Park
Unleash your culinary creativity as a Chef at Badby Park, working alongside a dedicated team.
Become an integral part of the kitchen team, working 37.5 hours a week to craft daily meals for service users, staff, and visitors. Dive into food preparation and take on a mentorship role by providing guidance and training to your peers.
The calendar is filled with activities, events, and special occasions, which you'll cater for. From World Food Day to festive moments like Christmas and Easter, you get to infuse your own flair and keep things exciting.
This calm and pleasurable working environment allows you to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. There's a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly.
About the Job
* Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
* Maintain good food storage procedures and stock rotation according to established procedures.
* Prepare, plan, and cook meals to a consistently high standard, taking account of any special requests or dietary requirements within the unit.
* Serve service users, staff, and visitors with food and beverages in a professional and courteous manner.
* Prepare and produce foods for conferences and banquets.
* Participate in food costings through effective cost control procedures.
* Adhere to the 'Safer Food Better Business' standards and record-keeping.
* Adhere strictly to Food Hygiene Regulations and other safety procedures at all times.
* Take full shift responsibility for the catering operation.
* Assist the Head Chef by researching and creating new menus, ensuring meals are of a high quality and comply with healthy eating guidelines.
Requirements
* To be 18 years or older.
* GCSE or equivalent English.
* City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking.
* Basic Food Hygiene (essential).
* Intermediate Food hygiene (desirable).
* Previous experience in a similar environment.
* Previous experience in delivering a service on mass.
* Menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control, and budget experience.
What You Will Get
* Annual salary of £27,500.
* The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – (inc Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off.
* Free meals and parking.
* Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
* Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
* Pension contribution to secure your future.
* Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
* Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
About Badby Park
You will be working alongside the clinical teams at Badby Park to care for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries, where you will deliver person-centred care where each individual is at the heart of everything you do.
This specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service boasts extensive facilities that cater for specific needs of the residents, set in acres of stunning countryside on the outskirts of Daventry.
Badby Park is a grand manor house steeped in history with stunning views, excellent facilities, and a tranquil setting. Good road links make it easily commutable from Daventry, Rugby, Northampton, and Banbury.