Culinary Leader for Resident Delights

2 weeks ago


LeighonSea, United Kingdom Sanders Senior Living Full time
Exceptional Head Chef Opportunity

Salary: £14.63 per hour

Location: Beauleigh Court

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished and motivated Head Chef to spearhead our culinary team at Sanders Senior Living. As a key member of our hospitality team, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional dining experiences for our residents.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in managing kitchen operations, menu planning, and staff training. You should have a solid understanding of nutritional requirements and dietary needs, ensuring that every meal meets our high standards.

In addition to your culinary expertise, you will also provide leadership and guidance to your team members, promoting a culture of excellence and teamwork. If you are passionate about creating memorable dining experiences and share our commitment to resident satisfaction, we encourage you to apply.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate excellent leadership skills, effective communication abilities, and a passion for delivering outstanding results. Your Intermediate/Advanced Food Hygiene certificate and knowledge of H.A.C.C.P. will be essential in maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality.

You should have experience in achieving food margins, writing and planning menus with costing, and motivating teams to achieve exceptional performance. As a collaborative leader, you will work closely with colleagues to ensure seamless service delivery and consistently meet or exceed resident expectations.

Benefits
  • 28-33 days Paid Holiday
  • Weekly Pay
  • Pension Scheme
  • Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
  • Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
  • Comprehensive induction and ongoing, paid training
  • Free DBS Check and uniform
  • Funding and support towards obtaining NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care
  • Opportunities to progress your career within the company
  • Free, on-site parking
  • Employee of the Month awards


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