About The Company
Kingsley Healthcare isn't just a care home group, we are a family where our passionate individuals are changing lives every day. Winners of the 2024 Health Investors Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year, we are ranked among the top 20 large UK care home groups (carehome.co.uk) for our exceptional care, and proudly support over 1,500 residents to live in a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment.
We are proud to be ranked No.1 in the UK for our commitment to wellbeing at work (Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023) and our sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating. We are also a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring that we reward and value dedication.
We welcome passionate individuals who want to make a difference to our growing family which puts our people and our residents first.
About The Role
As a Head Chef, you will play a crucial role in providing nutritious and well-balanced meals for residents while ensuring a high standard of culinary excellence. You will be responsible for managing the kitchen staff, overseeing food preparation, menu planning, and maintaining compliance with relevant health and safety regulations. In addition to cultivating a positive dining atmosphere for residents and catering to their special dietary requirements, this role encompasses crucial responsibilities. You will play a pivotal role in staff training, ensuring a commitment to health and safety standards, and upholding a pristine and well-organised kitchen environment.
Reports to: Home Manager
Skills and Attributes
* Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar setting.
* Culinary degree or relevant certification.
* Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs, and food safety regulations.
* Strong leadership and team management skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively with other departments within the care home.
* Ability to manage time effectively and work efficiently under pressure.
* Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures.
* Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff.
* Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
Education and Qualification
NVQ Level 3 in Catering or equivalent qualification, desirable.
What Will You Gain?
You will have the satisfaction of working with, and being supported by, an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.
* Location: Yaxley House Care Home, Eye, Suffolk
* Pay: £15 per hour
* Type: Permanent
* Shift: Mixed (Weekdays/Weekends)
Benefits
* Comprehensive induction and training programme.
* Opportunities for career development and progression.
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Blue Light Card Scheme. We’ll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.
* Refer a friend and receive a thank you gift of up to £500 *
* We’ll pay for your full DBS disclosure.
* Your uniform will be provided.
* Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays.
* Paid breaks.
Location
This grand country house offers residential and dementia care in an idyllic peaceful setting in the village of Yaxley, near Eye. The home has been beautifully decorated and furnished to provide a supreme level of comfort and residents love the extensive gardens.
Church Lane, Yaxley, Eye IP23 8BU
Your Right to Work in the UK
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