Head Chef

4 days ago


LeighonSea, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Head Chef

Head Chef

Care Home: Beauleigh Court

Hours per week: 40

Salary: £14.63 an hour

About the role:

We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Head Chef at Sanders Senior Living, you will have the chance to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals without the split shifts and long hours. Our Head Chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus, whilst liaising with residents to ensure they are involved in the menu creations. We are looking for a warm, motivated, and passionate Head Chef who is driven by quality and high standards, to deliver person-centred hospitality to our residents.

Benefits of working with Sanders Senior Living:

* 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

Key responsibilities:

* Work within the agreed company budget.

* Ensure all kitchen staff are trained on dish specification and budget control.

* Manage the stock in the kitchen.

* Inspire and motivate the team to achieve food to specification and therefore ensure satisfaction of our residents.

* Lead by example, setting the pace and standards.

* Meet monthly with the management team to ensure dietary requirements for all residents are met.

* Train and develop the team to deliver food to specification and exceed residents’ expectations.

* Ensure all food is cooked to a safe temperature and is taste tested before serving.

* Ensure that the storage of food meets company and statutory health and safety requirements.

* Deliver the company kitchen standards as identified on the kitchen audit.

* Implement and ensure the company Health and Safety policy is met at all times – this includes the training of all kitchen staff.

About you:

The successful Head Chef will have relevant experience within a catering environment. You will have a secure understanding of special dietary and nutritional requirements, and be able to implement methods to ensure these needs are met. You will also have your Intermediate/Advanced Food Hygiene certificate, and a full understanding of H.A.C.C.P. You will be responsible for ensuring this is adhered to, and all relevant documentation is completed.

Additionally, you will have experience in achieving food margins, and writing and planning menus with costing.

As a Head Chef, you will possess excellent leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

About Sanders Senior Living:

Sanders Senior Living is a luxury care home group with state-of-the-art residences brimming with premium facilities and exceptional services. Optimum health and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. And we do it with a difference.

Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Sanders Senior Living, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you


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