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Senior Chef - £17.99 per hour
Contract: 35 hours per week
Working Hours: On a 4-week rota, shift times between 8am-5:15pm, including alternate weekends
Shaw Healthcare is delighted to announce that we are a Real Living Wage Employer and the UK's largest employee-owned healthcare company. We are committed to paying salaries significantly above the Government National Minimum Wage, recognizing your contribution to the care our service users need.
Are you a friendly, compassionate, and caring person seeking a career where you feel valued and rewarded? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity. We aim to provide flexible working to support your work/life balance.
Shaw Healthcare is looking for a Senior Chef to join the team at New Elmcroft in Shoreham-by-Sea, a bright, spacious care home with 60 en-suite beds, opened in 2008.
You will work with our Home Manager, Nutritional Therapist, and staff to ensure high-quality, home-cooked meals are provided daily. Building rapport with residents and their families to meet dietary needs is essential. Your responsibilities include:
* Preparing, cooking, and serving meals in a timely manner
* Catering for cultural preferences and celebrations
* Ordering supplies within budget and company policy, using approved suppliers in the absence of the senior cook
* Maintaining accurate catering records in accordance with HACCP
* Participating in inspections by Environmental Health and/or care regulators and Local Authorities
* Maintaining hygiene standards in the kitchen following HACCP and COSHH guidelines
* Supporting a safe and healthy work environment, ensuring health & safety compliance
* Managing the Catering Team
We will provide full training, including leadership development programs to support your growth and progression within Shaw. You will also benefit from various wellbeing and career support services, such as:
* Excellent career opportunities
* Care qualifications
* 76% employee ownership, with over £1850 received in tax-free bonuses to date
* Referral bonuses up to £1000
* 28 days paid annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
* Company sick pay
* Enhanced holiday pay for bank holidays
* Free uniform
* Discounted meals during shifts
* Online GP consultations
* Pension scheme
* Access to high street discounts and cashback rewards
* Holiday discounts
* Recognition schemes like Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards
* Online benefits and cashback offers
* Free Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
APPLY TODAY! Make a difference as part of our team!
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