Are you tired of midnight closes and working split shifts or just looking for a fresh start? We are looking for an experienced, caring and dedicated Head Chef or Kitchen Manager to join our catering team in a modern, purpose-built elderly care home near Slough.
Vacancy Ref: PK62270, Care Home Head Chef
* £16.28ph weekdays, £18.51ph at Weekends (c. £35,500 per annum)
* 40 hours per week across 4 days
* Alternate weekends (one on, one off)
* 8am to 6pm shifts
* Support of 2 Kitchen Assistants
The 29 bedded Care Home was purpose-built to provide outstanding facilities in Burnham, Slough, and offers a lovely kitchen. Residents have access to beautiful communal lounges and dining rooms, as well as a beautiful, secure landscaped garden with outdoor seating to be enjoyed.
The role of the Head Chef is to oversee the kitchen team and to lead the Cooks and Kitchen Assistants to create balanced and nutritious meals. You will work to create inspiring mealtimes for all residents at the home, catering to all preferences and dietary requirements, using local and fresh produce where possible.
Head Chef candidates will ideally have a Food Hygiene Certificate and previous experience of working in a Care Home, School or similar environment. (Previous Care Home and IDDSI experience would be advantageous.)
The role would suit an experienced Care Home Sous-Chef looking to build on existing managerial skills and run their own kitchen or an established Head Chef or Kitchen Manager tired of the traditionally unsociable hours.
What we can offer the new Head Chef / Kitchen Manager
* £16.28-18.51 per hour starting salary
* 40 hours per week (8am-6pm shifts)
* Ongoing training and development
* Excellent support and a fun-loving, dedicated team
For more information on this Care Home Head Chef position please call Phil King on (phone number removed)