Join HC One as a Head Chef
In your role as a Head Chef at HC One, you'll value one thing above all: kindness. It influences every aspect of our care homes, including Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care. Every team member understands that our Residents are individuals with their own stories. By joining HC One, you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give back to these individuals.
As a Head Chef, you'll manage the kitchen team to prepare and serve nutritious, healthy meals that our Residents will love. You'll offer great choices, considering cultural preferences and dietary requirements. Whether managing food stock, optimizing your budget, or liaising with support teams on nutrition standards, Resident wellbeing will always be your priority.
Qualifications and Skills
* S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery
* Minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
* Understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
Beyond qualifications, we value your positive energy, ability to get along with people, organization skills, and kindness in communication.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to respond. All colleagues will attend safeguarding training and undertake additional role-specific training.
Benefits and Training
We offer full training and a variety of benefits, including:
* Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
* Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
* Free uniform
* Nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
* Company pension scheme
* 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
* Group life assurance
* Wagestream for flexible pay access
* Learning and development opportunities
* GP online service for you and your children under 16
* Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
* Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
* Recognition schemes like 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
* Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral
We are committed to inclusive working practices and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We aim for a quick onboarding process to get you started as soon as possible.
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