Head Chef From £40,000, plus overtime 4 days on / 4 days off, 6:30am 6:30pm, average of 42 hours per week We're searching for an experienced, passionate and well-rounded Head Chef to join our team at Linden House in Lymington, Hampshire.
Main Responsibilities: Prepare from local fresh produce a variety of home cooked meals including a selection of fresh cakes Provide tasty nutritionally balanced meals across the various mealtimes Seek feedback from residents Lead the kitchen and waiting team Using your creative flair showcase your homes food at various events held in the home for the local community Benefits: Shifts finish at 6:30pm Paid breaks (hourly rate) Annual pay review Thats not all!
- Our shifts finish at 6:30pm so if youre looking for a better work-life balance, wed love to hear from you!
In our well-equipped professional kitchen with modern appliances, you'll lead with creativity, crafting meals that reflect the comforting flavours of home using locally sourced ingredients.
Youll engage with residents to create wholesome, balanced meals that enhance their well-being and tantalise their tastebuds.
Leading by example and with a sense of pride, youll guide our kitchen and waiting staff to deliver excellence, making a meaningful impact on residents' lives.
About You Youll have a genuine passion for creating an exceptional resident dining experience.
Youll be a natural communicator, a team player with a can-do attitude and a sense of fun.
Youll take pride in understanding our residents needs and leading them through a unique and exciting food journey, building lasting relationships along the way.
Youll have qualified to City & Guilds 706 1/2 or NVQ Level 3 in Catering / Cookery and have previous experience in a similar role.
About Colten Care Were an award-winning, family-owned, independent care home group, with an outstanding reputation in the industry.
This is due to our amazing people and our focus on keeping the resident at the heart of everything we do.
We strive to be the best we can hence why all 21 of our nursing homes are rated at least good and 7 are outstanding by the CQC, our national regulator.
If a career in elderly care is for you then you want to be part of the team at Colten Care.
Additional Benefits: Uniform provided Excellent inductions, training and on the job support Real career progression opportunities Additional hours / overtime opportunities to suit your circumstances.
Choice of hot or cold meals and drinks on duty Contributory pension scheme JTRA1_UKTJ