Care Home Head Chef

Care Home Head Chef - Care Home Setting, Colchester

Salary: £32,500 per annum

Mon - Fri
40 hours

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Chef Manager to lead and motivate a team of 5 within our care home in Colchester. You will be responsible for providing high-quality, home-cooked meals using fresh ingredients, catering to a diverse range of dietary needs and preferences.

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week across various shifts to meet the needs of the service. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to become a significant part of our residents' daily lives, contributing to their well-being through excellent food. You will also work closely with the on-site team to further develop and enhance our catering provision.

Benefits:

• 28 days' paid holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Opportunities for career progression within the organisation.
• Life assurance equivalent to four times your annual salary.
• Personal development opportunities.
• Professional one-day cookery courses.

Our Culture:

• Our ability to provide excellent support both locally and nationally
• To produce locally sourced foods as close to service time as possible
• To provide an environment in which all our employees develop to their full potential
• To always deliver on our promises, to offer our clients a catering service which is based on trust and partnership

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Chef Manager: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person