The Group Development Chef will assist the Executive Chef to develop the best culinary offer to those we care for, working with internal and external teams to create exciting and innovative concepts and an exceptional customer proposition. The Development chef will work within a planned development cycle to deliver continuous improvement of the culinary offer and training and development of new colleagues across assigned Groups within the business. About You You will: Be an experienced chef who is highly creative with substantial food knowledge and well-honed communication skills who can take on more responsibility. You must be able to work well both in a team and as an individual. Have an ability to influence and inspire at all levels within the organisation Have a proven record of accomplishment in food production in a Care home catering environment with a particular focus on quality, nutrition, and cultural and medical diets. Hold a full driving licence as the role involves significant travel. Have Coaching, training, and mentoring skills. Have a good understanding of the companies CPRD (Cost Per Resident Day). Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken. About The Company HC-One offers professional residential, nursing and specialist dementia care for older people. We aim to be the first choice care home in each community for Residents and Colleagues; we will achieve this mission through providing the kindest possible care to Residents in over 280 care homes across the United Kingdom. We are very proud of our outstanding team at HC-One. They are caring, warm-hearted and professional people who have a clear understanding of our Residents individual needs, choices and wishes. We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family. What HC-One offer Complimenting your salary, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including: Award-winning learning and development 25 days annual leave An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team. GP online - providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16 Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues We want you to have an amazing experience working at HC-One, starting with our commitment to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.