HeadChef. Priesty Fields Care Home
* £14.50 perhour
* Full time 37.5 hours per week
* Shifts: 7:30am – 5:30pm4 days per week
Havingjust taken new ownership of this beautiful home Sandstone CareGroup are excited to develop this setting to its full potentialstarting with building an exceptional team of passionate andskilled individuals. Priesty Fields offers refined residential andnursing care customised to each individual in a secure andwelcoming environment. Located in the historic market town ofCongleton Priesty Fields seamlessly combines modern design andtechnology with toptier care and premiumcomfort.
We are committed todelivering compassionate personcentered care while empoweringresidents to maintain as much independence as possible. Ourdedicated team provides residential nursing respite and tailoredprofessional care services to the broader community with theexpertise to meet the most intricate individualneeds.
As aHead Chef at our home your role willinvolve:
* Beingaccountable for the successful and effective operation of thekitchen including food production menu planning staff managementsupplies presentation/service and recordmanagement
* Compliance withquality and safetystandards
* Prioritising theculinary experience for our residents focussing on inclusivity byensuring all residents can participate in enjoying a varied andhighquality diet prepared in accordance with their individualneeds
* Inspiring andmentoring junior kitchen staff to maintain a reputation of culinaryexcellence within thehome
Sandstoneemployees enjoy a range ofbenefits:
* Freeuniform. Free Meals*.FreeDBS.
* Discountson the high street* withretailers like Asda Costa and Argos
* ReferaFriend and get a £250bonus
* Flexiblepay* choose when you arepaid and management tipstoo
* Freewellbeing programme helping you look after your physical and mentalhealth
* Employeerecognition scheme werecognise and reward greatwork
* Pensionscheme helping you planfor yourretirement
* Inhousetraining ongoingfacetoface training tailored toyou
* Careeropportunities The chanceto ‘make your mark’ and play a keyrole
*Overtime is paid forworking over full time hours. However overtime enhancement will notfeature on your contract of employment and can be withdrawn at anytime as managers decision is final. Free meals are given if workingover an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions.Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’app. Flexible pay is available via‘WAGESTREAM’.
What arewe lookingfor
Essentially we areseeking applications from experienced Chefs who understand theimportance of the mealtime experience for our residents and as suchwill consistently leave no stone unturned in delivering fantasticnutritious and varied meals to all those living at ourhome.
* Candidates should becommunicative hardworking and suitably qualified individuals withexcellent leadership skills and significant proven experience ofheading up kitchenenvironments
* Excellentmenuplanning and budgetary management skills are key as are a goodworking knowledge of nutrition anddietetics
* City & GuildsDiploma in Professional Cookery 7100 Levels 1 & 2 orequivalent and a Basic Food/Hygiene Certificate are highlydesirable
* Knowledge of EHORegulations IDDSI diets/texturemodified food & dysphagiaHACCAP and COSHH are highlydesirable
SandstoneCare Group is an Equal OpportunityEmployer:
We welcome andencourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversitywithin each service as we think it is important that the SocialCare Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcomeapplications from people from backgrounds including disabledcandidates Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates LGBTQas well as nonbinary candidates and those with experience of mentalhealth.