Chef Manager
Oak Lodge Care Home, 45 Freemantle Common Road, Bitterne, Southampton SO19 7NG
Job Type
40 Hour Contract – £15.09 – £18.57 per hour depending on experience
Welcome bonus: £1000
Responsibilities
* Using your passion for cooking and experience in a fresh food kitchen to create a varied and nutritional menu in line with the dietary needs and preferences of our residents
* Using your natural leadership skills to train and mentor the kitchen team to deliver an excellent dining experience
* Being innovative in your approach to cooking and maintaining high standards
* Managing all mandatory paperwork including: adhering to COSHH and HACCP guidelines, company policies and procedures, budgets, managing orders and deliveries
* Catering for special events or seasonal activities, such as summer fetes, Christmas parties and birthdays (as required)
Key Skills / Qualifications Needed For This Role
A passion for cooking with previous experience working in a fresh food kitchen and relevant hygiene certificates. You want to create and deliver an excellent dining experience at each meal and make our residents feel at home. You’re a natural leader, open to new ideas with an innovative approach to cooking, always maintaining high standards. You’ll enjoy mentoring and supporting others and you’ll cherish the little moments with our residents, sharing your love of food with them.
Benefits
* My Healthcare – free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
* Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
* Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
* 28 days holiday
* Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay
* Long service rewards at milestones
* Free meal on every shift
* Interest‑free annual travel loan
* Range of Bupa pension plans
* Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents
* Menopause Plan – designed to empower women to seek advice, choose treatment and take control of their health
* Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK
Welcome bonus will be paid in the next available pay run after completing four weeks’ service and is subject to tax and NI. Eligible to receive a quarterly bonus based on performance: Chef Managers who achieve 6 KPIs receive £500 (subject to tax and NI).
Time Type
Full time
Job Area
Care Home – Facilities & Home Support
Location
Oak Lodge
We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We will provide reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone who needs them.
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