Job description

Relief Chef -Permanent

Full –Part Time Hours available

£14 week days and £14.50 weekends

Quantum Care is an award-winning not-for-profit organisation that offers a range of services for older people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex.

We pride ourselves on making a real difference to the lives of all the residents we care for in our homes.

A great opportunity is available for a Relief Chef based at our Head Office in Welwyn Garden City.

You will be working with the Support Services Manager to provide cover and support to the homes catering teams in delivering a safe, nutritious, cost effective quality service to all customers. Planning and developing standard recipes and menus across the homes.

Working with our residents you will support the creation of new menus to meet their needs and suit their tastes.

You will have the opportunity to be involved in our fine dining events, using Quantum Care’s award-winning Dining Club concept.

To be successful in your application, you will be:

· The holder of a recognised catering qualification

· Well organised

· Able to lead a team, in the absence of the Chef Manager

· Sensitive to the needs of older people

· Willing to travel to our different homes when needed

In return, Quantum Care can offer you a wide range of benefits including:

· Excellent in-house training

· Opportunities for career progression

· Company pension

· Access to thousands of retail discounts and offers

· Sick Pay

*Essential car users allowance

* Terms and conditions apply to all benefits

All posts are subject to a DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Only UK residents with the right to work will be considered. Quantum Care does not help with visa sponsorship for any of our existing vacancies.

If you have any issues with completing our online application form, please contact the HR team on 01707 368234.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £14.00-£14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Catering: 1 year (required)
• Cooking: 1 year (required)
• Kitchen experience: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location