Chef
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £11.69/hour
Come and join the UK's largest provider of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people – no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
Are you a Chef looking for an exciting new adventure?
Do you want to be part of an amazing new Rehabilitation Centre opening in Chislehurst?
We are opening a wonderful new 15 bed service in Chislehurst (opening March 2023) providing specialist residential rehabilitation for adults with an acquired brain injury or long-term neurological condition. We have an opportunity for an experienced Chef join our new service and be part of making Chislehurst the best place to work and provider of dedicated, supportive and fun care – join us and let’s make everyone’s day better!
We are building a friendly and enthusiastic team who are committed to providing the best care possible and your role will be an important part of this.
What you'll be working:
We can be flexible but you will work a total of 37.5 hours per week
What you'll be doing:
* Prepare, cook and serve food of the highest standards and which is appropriate to and meets the needs of the residents, staff and visitors
* Regularly review the menus in line with residents, staff and visitors requirements, including the provision of special diets (with respect to allergies, other health related issues and cultural reasons)
* Communicate effectively with residents, staff and visitors to ensure the provision of relevant, appealing, balanced and healthy diets
* Develop a positive relationship with all residents, staff and other visitors to the home by becoming an integral part of the team
* Ensure the effective ordering, control and review of raw materials, labour, equipment and supplies and keeping costs in line with agreed budgets and value for money
What you'll have:
* NVQ level 2 or above in catering
* Previous experience of catering for people with chewing and /or swallowing issues would be an advantage but not essential
* Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and food preparation
* A positive attitude and a desire to deliver the best possible service to patients in our care
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.
What to look forward to:
* 25 days holiday plus the bank holidays
* Your birthday day off!
* Holiday that increases with service!
* Retail & Restaurant Discounts
* Annual Colleague Awards
* Colleague referral scheme – earn a bonus of up to £1000 for referring someone you know!
* Wellbeing support and activities
* Career development and world class training
* Pension contribution
* Enhanced Sick Pay
* Enhanced Maternity Pay
More Information
- Address Chislehurst, Greater London
