The Fairlie Healthcare Group is a leading provider of high-quality care which was established in 1999. We specialise in caring for adults with neurological conditions, as well as patients with tracheostomies, and who require ventilator support. We currently have three homes, Fairlie House which is in West Norwood with 45 beds, Highfield House which is located in Purley with 45 beds and finally, Woodstown House in Banstead with 40 beds, which opened its doors to its first residents in April 2021. All three homes have achieved the highest rating from the Care Quality Commission, and we continually strive to maintain our 'Outstanding' rating. Link to our website: Outstanding Care Homes for the Highly Dependant - Fairlie Healthcare Scope As a Chef, you will deliver a high quality service and comply with company standards. Our home is a 45-bed purpose-built centre providing specialist care to residents with a range of complex conditions. We are currently looking for a Chef to join our Highfield House home located in Purley, and we offer a free minibus service to our staff for the start and end of your shift. What will my duties be? Kitchen Responsibilities Providing a high quality service within the agreed budget Effective delivery of the food service and quality ordering Reviewing and re-evaluating compliance with systems Delivering a quality service and comply with company standards Arranging wrongly delivered or sub-standard food to be returned and notified to the supplier Arranging deliveries to be checked and signed for by the Manager or designate Leadership Inspiring and motivating the team to achieve a high quality standard Training and developing the team to improve standards Praising and recognising good performance What do I need to be successful? For this role, you are required to have the following attributes: You Must have full right to work in the UK without sponsorship (we are not accepting candidates on a student visa and skilled workers) Minimum of 3 years experience as a Chef in a previous role Excellent verbal communication & listening skills Previous leadership experience What's in it for me? Paid Breaks Onsite parking Free meals whilst working on shift. Company Pension Scheme Free staff minibus service at the start and end of your shift Free staff uniform and DBS Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Comprehensive on the job training & support Equal Opportunities Fairlie Healthcare are an equal opportunities employer, who value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.