Contract Type: Permanent (Annualised Hours)
Join our friendly, committed and supportive team as a Chef at Woodcot Lodge Care Home for older adults.
Oversee daily catering operations, ensuring high-quality meal preparation and service.
Supervising catering assistants, organising tasks and ensuring efficient time management.
Monitoring meal quality, presentation and adherence to dietary requirements.
Ensuring compliance with food hygiene and health and safety regulations.
Planning menus with the Chef Manager, catering to special diets, and organising special events.
Level 2 catering qualifications.
Previous experience of catering, preferably in a similar setting.
Commitment to providing high quality food and service.
Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. A minimum 24 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.
No split shifts; working 5 over 7 days with alternate weekends.
Enhancements paid for weekend and bank holiday work.
Excellent induction training plus ongoing training and development opportunities.
Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Chef role, our team and values. We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. Find out more about Working with us in Adults’ Health and Care, including our benefits and the recruitment process.
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.