Chef Ledbury
Job description
Deer Park Care Home Deer Park Care Home provides expert 24-hour residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in contemporary and elegant surroundings. It offers an array of luxurious facilities; including beautifully decorated bedrooms equipped with ensuite wet-rooms, a selection of stylish lounges, multiple restaurants, a gym, cafe, cinema, a sumptuous hairdressing salon, leisure and wellness room, a private dining room and two acres of breath-taking gardens. About the role: Make a difference to people's lives every day with a rewarding career at Porthaven Care Homes. Whether you are new to the care sector or have experience, working within a Porthaven care home can be incredibly fulfilling. As Head Chef, you will manage the kitchen team, ensuring that the Porthaven dining experience is of the highest standard. You will manage stock, design menus making the most of your budget and you will serve delicious, well-balanced and nutritious meals that our residents will love. You will provide a high-quality food service to support our residents to live well, being responsive to their needs and contributing to their overall wellbeing whilst in our care, all without the split shifts and long weekends. About you: You must have experience of working in a commercial kitchen environment, ideally within a care home setting, but this is not essential. You should have an NVQ2 in Catering and Hospitality or Professional Cookery and a minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate. You will have strong leadership skills, be reliable and you will be fully competent in all aspects of kitchen duties. The successful candidate will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and they must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom. Competitive salary Refer a Friend Bonus Colleague Discounts FlexEarn Employee Assistance Programme GP Online Training and development opportunities Pension Scheme Free on-site parking Free uniform provided
