Are you a friendly and caring person seeking a new position with great job satisfaction within a care home that can support you in your career with progression?

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Head Chef to support our team and ensure the efficient and effective running of the kitchen based in Godalaming. You will be hands on with an eye for detail, ensuring high standards of customer satisfaction.

They can offer competitive hourly pay, paid breaks, uniform and paid DBS along with additional company benefits. They are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Kitchen Assistants to be part of the team. All positions are permanent job roles from part time to full time hours!

Duties and Responsibilities?

- Maintaining the day-to-day running of the kitchen.

- Liaising with purchasing companies for food orders

- Developing new dishes and menus

- Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety

- Maintaining or raising the profit margins on food

- You are a natural leader, open to new ideas with an innovative approach to cooking, always maintaining high standards.

- You will enjoy mentoring and supporting others and you'll cherish the little moments with our residents, sharing your love of food with them.

- Seek professional dietetic advice is sought in respect of patients with special needs not met by the routine catering service of the hospital.

·Experience in team leadership.

· Excellent understanding of Health & safety procedures including COSHH. HACCP, Food Hygiene and Allergens.

· Knowledge of dietary requirements for older people and the impact of food types on medication.

· Certification in hospitality or culinary management is a plus.

Role Requirement:
Required skills

· Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions under stressful circumstances.

· Flexibility to work during weekends.

· Able to work as part of a team and individually.

· Advocate for customer service.

· Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

· Able to negotiate, influence, organise time and prioritise activities.

(You must be eligible to work in the UK)

Full time Hours 35 - 40hrs per week (including two weekends per month.)

7:30 - 4 shifts

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £15 - 16 + per hour

Limited interview slots are available so if you are interested please do not hesitate to contact me when you can.

*Able offer staff benefits as well as support towards gaining*

If you're interested in the job please apply now