Are you tired of midnight closes and working split shifts? We are looking for an experienced, caring and dedicated Head Chef or Kitchen Manager to join our catering team in a beautiful elderly care home in Brackley.

Vacancy Ref: PK61823, Care Home Head Chef

Full time, permanent position
15+ per hour with Paid Breaks
Support of Kitchen Assistants on shift

The 60 bedded, purpose-built Care Home was purpose-built to provide outstanding facilities for the residents and offers a top of the line kitchen. Residents have access to beautiful communal lounges and dining rooms, as well as a beautiful, secure landscaped garden with outdoor seating to be enjoyed.

The role of the Head Chef is to be in charge of the kitchen team and to lead the Cooks and Kitchen Assistants to create balanced and nutritious meals. You will work to create inspiring mealtimes for all residents at the home, catering to all preferences and dietary requirements, using local and fresh produce where possible.

Head Chef candidates will ideally have a Food Hygiene Certificateand previous experience of working in a Care Home, School or similar environment. A good understanding of Health and Safety and COSHH guidelines is essential. You will need to be aware and conversant with the relevant Health and Safety at Work, Environmental Health, and Food and Hygiene regulations. Previous Care Home and IDDSI experience would be advantageous.

The role would suit an experienced Care Home Sous-Chef looking to build on existing managerial skills and run their own kitchen or an established Head Chef or Kitchen Manager tired of the traditionally unsociable hours.

What we can offer the new Head Chef

15.00 per hour starting salary
Ongoing training and development
Excellent support and a fun-loving, dedicated team
Access to blue light discount

For more information on this Care Home Head Chef position please call Phil King on (phone number removed).

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