At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious, balanced menus and cater for special occasions in a caring environment.
- Company: Join Greensleeves Care, a respected charity dedicated to exceptional care for older people.
- Benefits: Enjoy 28 days holiday, a pension scheme, and free learning opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with great career growth and community values.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives through your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Food hygiene qualifications and experience in a professional kitchen are essential.
The predicted salary is between 23625 - 28875 £ per year.
About Us
Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities?
At Greensleeves Care, we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 26 care homes in England.
We are an accredited Living Wage employer and Greensleeves Care are endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.
As a Head Chef, you will
- Draw up varied menus which incorporate choice, are balanced and which are suitable to special diets, such as low fat, diabetic or those as a result of religious beliefs.
- Cater for special occasions within the home.
- Control stocks and purchases, thereby allocating the quantity of materials.
- Keep the purchase of materials within allocated budgets
- Ensure that the kitchen hygiene and safety rules are observed by all colleagues
- Relevant food hygiene and food preparation qualifications
- An understanding of the importance of food for the residents
- An understanding of the importance of a balanced and varied diet
- Experience of serving food in a professional environment
- Rewards & Benefits Package
- 28 days paid holiday FTE (Including Bank Holidays)
- Overtime Incentive Scheme
- Company pension scheme - employers' contribution matched up to 6%
- 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
- Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40 and 50 year
- Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
- Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
- Free learning and development - Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
- Free DBS
- DBS
The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and an enhanced DBS disclosure.
This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community
Greensleeves Care Core Values
Respect - We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.
Openness - We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.
Responsibility - We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibly towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Please note this role is open to UK-based candidates only.
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Head Chef employer: Greensleeves Care
Greensleeves Care is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff while providing compassionate care to residents. With a strong commitment to workplace values such as respect and openness, employees enjoy a supportive culture, generous benefits including 28 days paid holiday, and opportunities for professional growth through free learning and development programmes. Located in a community-focused environment, Greensleeves Care offers a rewarding career path for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
