Regional Head Chef

Regional Head Chef

Location: Across Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Essex and London

Salary: £19.50 per hour, plus travel expenses

Hours / Shifts: Minimum 3 days (24 hours) per week – maximum 4 days (32 hours) per week. Flexibility to work occassional weekends required.

Job type: Permanent

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a compassionate and caring Regional Head Chef to join our family at Westgate Healthcare. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

What's in it for you?

The Butterfly Benefits:

Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card)Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme)Cycle to Work SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeRefer a Friend SchemeEmployee of the monthTeam social eventsStaff wellness fundLoyalty and long-service awards

Employment Perks:

Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on bank holidaysSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsComprehensive induction with a work buddy to help you settle inFree training and development

About the role:

Independently prepare hot and cold meals for residents according to their needs and preferencesAssist in planning seasonal menusAssist with event planning and executionCarry out any reasonable request or instruction from the Catering and Hospitality ManagerUnderstanding and experience working with the IDDSI frameworkAssist with training and development of staffEnsure compliance with the Health and Safety Policy and regulationsMaintain a clean and hygienic environment to EHO standardsCarry out checks in the kitchen as required to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, for example recording fridge temperaturesHave full knowledge of and take responsibility to ensure adherence to infection control policies and procedures of the Department of Health and the company at all timesReport all accidents and incidents to the Person-in-Charge of the HomeHave full knowledge of the fire procedures, fire escapes and a working knowledge of the fire-fighting equipment

About you:

The right to live and work in the UKProven Chef experience in similar role and setting (i.e. a care home or school)IDDSI experience is essential – familiarity with preparing and serving dysphagia-friendly mealsCertificate Level II in Food Safety and HygieneKnowledge of nutritional needs of older peopleHealth and Safety and regulatory requirementsA positive and flexible attitude towards work and the ability to work well in a team

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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