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We are currently recruiting for a Chef. As a Chef you will plan and deliver the full dining experience with high quality catering, contributing to the overall wellbeing of the residents within the budgets agreed. As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK it’s important to us to couple great care with meaningful and enjoyable experiences.
As a Chef you will be:
- Preparing and cooking all daily meals for residents and staff, and provide catering for special occasions and events, such as birthday cakes
- Ensuring the quality and presentation of the food is to the highest standard and specification
- Responsible for monitoring and recording, day to day production schedule of each menu item
- Understanding and encouraging the principles of safe food handling to ensure all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene
- Tracking and monitoring temperature checks of refrigerators and freezers to ensure food is stored safely
- Preparing and overseeing the cleaning rota, to ensure the regular cleaning of all kitchen areas, equipment and appliances to meet the high standards of cleanliness necessary in food storage, preparation and service areas
- Taking reasonable care of items of equipment used to carry out tasks, including general cleanliness and advising on any faults and the need for maintenance or replacement
- Maintaining records of temperatures and remedial action taken where necessary, reporting all issues to the Home Manager
To succeed you will be
- A team player who engages well with others
- Strong communicator and influencer
- Energetic and hard-working
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- An inspiring leader who can motivate teams through obvious passion and commitment
- Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference
- Driven and motivated and believe in quality care
- A natural networker with both internal and external stakeholders
- Proud to be a custodian of their residents well-being
We offer you a great range of benefits, which include:
- Competitive salary
- Excellent holidays plus bank holidays
- Various shifts available including working 3 days on and 4 days off
- Refer a Friend scheme of £150 (unlimited referrals)
- Free meals
- Access to excellent training
- Career development opportunities
- Discounts and benefits suited to your lifestyle
- Free onsite parking
- Free uniform
- NEST work place pension contributions
- Long service awards
Birkin Lodge is located in Hawkenbury near Tunbridge Wells and is near to shops, amenities and public transport. The A21 is easily accessible.
The home provides residential, respite, and nursing care.
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