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Head Chef Up to £45,000 depending on experience, plus company benefits Full Time Hours A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025! Awarded One Of The UKs Best Companies To Work For Currently, we are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the legal right to work in the UK Emerson Park is a luxurious Care Village situated in Hextable, near Swanley.
If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.
This stunning care village comprises 47 independent living apartments as well as an 85 bedded nursing, residential and dementia care home.
At Cinnamon we like to understand what our residents enjoy.
Thats why our chefs visit all residents when they move into their new home.
Our chefs will establish likes and dislikes and ensure that the homes menu cycle works for them.
On occasions when this doesnt work they are happy to cook something different.
Our chefs cater for modified and individual diets and have support at hand to seek advice and guidance if needed.
The standard of food that we require will be high-end, beautifully presented, using fresh ingredients and locally sourced where available.
We insist that every meal time is a truly enjoyable experience for our residents.
Overseeing and managing a full kitchen team including a second chef and kitchen assistants, you will ensure that all kitchen services are efficient, and that the required Health and Safety measures are in place and adhered to within the department.
Our team member benefits include: *Paid Breaks *Uniforms *Staff Meals *Nest Pension *Employee Assistance Programme *Care Workers Charity *Spice of Life Discount Retail Scheme *Cycle Scheme *Eye Care *Refer a Friend Scheme *Reward Vouchers *Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards Additional requirements of this role include: Monitoring the performance of suppliers and regularly check that their prices remain competitive, ensuring that the General Manager is kept informed accordingly.
Support cost-effective stock control systems and ensure these are in place to minimise waste.
Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with the appropriate food hygiene regulations.
Ensure the management and implementation of safe working procedures and practices in accordance with Health and Safety legislation.
Assist the General Manager in the resolution of any complaints concerning the catering service.
Actively participate in events held in home, liaising with the General Manager and the Wellbeing & Lifestyle Coordinators to ensure nutrition and hydration needs are met, as well as social aspects of such events. xehkeey
Person Specification: This role involves working within a team which is committed to providing an excellent food service to the residents, having appropriate supervisory experience and relevant qualifications pertaining to the safe delivery of Food and Hygiene or Catering Services.
Key Attributes: Level 3 in Catering or equivalent QCF qualification Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation Team player, self -motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable Ability to organize and prioritise workload, and work under pressure Ability to communicate and manage interpersonal relationships, including influencing skills Reasonable access outside working hours in emergency situations
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Location:
Swanley, Kent
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Catering And Hospitality

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