Join Our Team as Head Chef at British HomeAre you a culinary visionary with a passion for creating nutritious and delicious meals? Do you have a heart for service and a dedication to enhancing the lives of individuals with neuro-disabilities? If so, we invite you to bring your talents to British Home, where we offer high levels of specialist care and rehabilitation for people living with neuro-disability.As our Head Chef, you will be at the heart of our culinary operations, leading a team of skilled kitchen staff to create delicious, nutritious, and diet-appropriate meals for our residents. You will have the unique opportunity to design menus that cater to a variety of dietary needs, ensuring that every meal not only meets nutritional standards but also brings joy and satisfaction to those we serve.This is a full time role, contracted to 40 hours per week, working flexibly 5 out of 7 days with a rate of pay of £15.50 per hour.Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement seasonal menus that cater to the diverse dietary requirements of our residents.
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety.
- Train, mentor, and manage kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to tailor meals that support the specific health needs of residents with neuro-disabilities.
- Maintain inventory, order supplies, and manage budgets effectively.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef, preferably in a healthcare or care home setting.
- Extensive knowledge of dietary requirements and nutrition
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and food safety.
- Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent or Time Served experience
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- To help with the cost of living crisis, Compass will be providing a free meal or equivalent Subsidy while working
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
- Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.
Job Reference: com/1306/62030001/52634675/R/BU
Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!