33 hours per week (includes alternate weekends)
Do you have a passion for preparing and cooking meals and want to help make a difference in people’s lives?
If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our kitchen team in our lovely nursing home, Foxearth Lodge in Saxtead , catering for 67residents.
Foxearth Lodge provides nursing, residential, respite and dementia care to residents within the area of Saxtead in Suffolk. The home can also provide care for younger people with physical disabilities. The environment within the home is calming and cheerful among staff and residents – there is a real family feel.
What would a typical day look like?
Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence
Work to deliver nutritious and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards
Manage stock control
To assist in leading and motivating a team
Support the Head Chef with writing and planning weekly menus, ordering as well as keeping wastage to a minimum.
The successful candidate will have experience in working in a professional kitchen, have good organisational skills and knowledge of good kitchen practices and food hygiene standards. City and Guilds or NVQ qualifications are preferred but not essential as they can be provided through our Academy.
In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Company Pension
Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Level 2 and Level 3 in Food Production
Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
Recognition and Long Service awards
Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.
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Assistant Chef employer: Healthcare Homes Group
At Fornham House, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values compassion and teamwork. Our Senior Care Assistants enjoy competitive pay, flexible night shifts, and opportunities for professional growth in the rewarding field of personal care. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents while benefiting from a nurturing environment that prioritises your well-being and development.
