JOB TITLE - Chef

RESPONSIBLE TO - Head of Catering

LOCATION - Milton Keynes Shenley Lodge & Grange Farm

TERMS - Full Time- 38.5 Hours per Week (Must be flexible and be able to commit to shift patterns ranging from 7am-7pm between Monday to Sunday

RATE - £12.74 per hour

PJ Care has been rated as the "Best Care Home to work for in the UK" as voted for by our staff and is a leading provider of specialist neurological care and neuro rehabilitation for people with progressive or acquired neurological conditions.

Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to nurture dignity, independence and holistic wellbeing through the specialist care models, therapies and activities we provide. The right candidate will reflect the PJ Care values of Care, Compassion and Commitment.

Key Areas of Responsibility

To ensure that food preparation meets all health and safety standards and PJ Care Ltd Policies and Procedures.
To assist Chefs, and to take responsibility of day to day cleaning tasks, washing up, general cleanliness of the kitchen on a daily basis.
To ensure that the heavy-duty kitchen equipment, light equipment, work areas, other facilities and general surroundings are maintained and operate to the standards required by the Statutory, Local Authority and Health and Safety and Hygiene regulations and company s policies.
Ensure food quality is maintained from preparation to service to residents/visitors.
To develop and maintain good relationships with the residents, relatives and staff through regular contact giving information, support and advice whenever and as often as required

Skills and Experience

Proven cooking experience, including experience as a chef
Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
Commitment to quality-

Rewards and Benefits

25 days annual leave including bank holidays.
Westfield Health Benefit The Westfield Health Cash Plan also including discounted shopping and restaurants, cycle to work. scheme and many other benefits.
Employer pension contribution.

All staff employed by PJ Care are individually responsible and expected to safeguard and promote the safety and welfare of all individuals who access PJ Care services to ensure everyone is protected from actual or potential harm.

PJ Care Ltd strongly believes in the promotion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in all areas of life, but particularly in the workspace and is proactive in supporting every member of our team and residents to reach their true potential.

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