Chef

Community Care Live; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Southampton is seeking a Chef for its residential care home. You will oversee daily catering operations, ensure high-quality meal preparation, and supervise catering assistants. Candidates should possess Level 2 catering qualifications and experience in a similar role, with strong communication and organisational skills. The role offers a competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave and opportunities for training and development. Please note that sponsorship for this role is not available.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Access to pension scheme

Ongoing training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 catering qualifications.
• Previous experience in a catering role, preferably in a care setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily catering operations and meal preparation.
• Supervise catering assistants and organise tasks for efficiency.
• Monitor meal quality and adhere to dietary requirements.

Skills

Catering skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Respect for residents

Education

Level 2 catering qualifications

Job description

Join our friendly and supportive team, as a Chef at Hawthorne Court residential care home for older adults.

What you’ll be doing:

• Oversee daily catering operations, ensuring high-quality meal preparation and service.
• Supervising catering assistants, organising tasks and ensuring efficient time management.
• Monitoring meal quality, presentation and adherence to dietary requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with food hygiene and health and safety regulations.
• Planning menus with the Chef Manager, catering to special diets, and organising special events.

What we’re looking for:

• Level 2 catering qualifications.
• Previous experience of catering, preferably in a similar setting.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and adapt to changing situations and demands.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Commitment to providing high quality food and service.
• Compassion, empathy and respect for the residents and their unique needs.

Why join us?

• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Make a difference A minimum 24 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.
• No split shifts; working 5 over 7 days with alternate weekends.
• Enhancements paid for weekend and bank holiday work.
• Excellent induction training plus ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the residents.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.

Please note:We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying

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