Join Our Team as a Chef Lead in Our Care Home
Are you looking to develop your career in a supportive and rewarding care home environment? We offer meaningful work, a welcoming team, and opportunities to make a positive difference to our residents every day.
About the Role
As a chef lead with a passion for food, you will be responsible for creating menus, preparing nutritious, appetising, and well-balanced meals for our residents. You will help create a positive mealtime experience by maintaining high standards of food preparation, presentation, hygiene, and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Create menus to ensure variety and preference for our residents whilst also following dietary and IDDSI Framework guidelines
- Follow & prepare established menus to organise, prepare, and serve appetising, freshly made meals for our residents
- Maintain the staff rota and lead the team setting the standard for good practice within the team
- Maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment and follow all relevant health, safety, and food hygiene standards.
- Maintain good stock levels and work within set food budgets, reducing & reporting waste across the service
- Keep up to date with Food Legislation and feed back to the Home Team
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
- Knowledge of a range of dietary requirements & The IDDSI Framework is essential.
- A Food Hygiene or Food Safety qualification is essential.
- Ability to lead and manage a busy kitchen effectively, setting a positive example for others.
About Us
We provide high-quality nursing, residential, and dementia care, with a strong focus on the comfort, dignity, and wellbeing of our residents.
As a well-established care provider, we are committed to delivering professional, compassionate, and person-centred services that put residents first.
Why join us?
Our aim is to support residents to live as independently as possible in a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment.
Your Benefits
- Real-Time Pay with Flexearn: Track your earnings, access pay when needed, and benefit from helpful money management tools.
- Discounted Stays: Enjoy discounted stays at selected UK hotels and branded locations for you, your friends, and your family.
- Food and Beverage Discounts: Access discounts on food and drinks across our hotels and venues.
- Spa Discounts: Benefit from exclusive discounts on spa treatments and experiences.
- Retail, Cinema and Leisure Discounts: Save on shopping, cinema visits, and leisure activities.
- Monthly Recognition Awards: Be recognised for your contribution and commitment.
- Long-Service Awards: Celebrate career milestones with rewards starting from one year of service, including additional annual leave.
- Recommend a Friend: Receive rewards for referring friends or family to join the organisation.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme: Access confidential support at any time, including support for your family.
- Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with access to our pension scheme.
- Bereavement Leave: Receive time away from work when it is most needed, giving you peace of mind during difficult times.
Are you ready to make a difference in our residents’ lives?
If you are professional, compassionate, and passionate about supporting older people, we would welcome your application.
Please note that all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced criminal record check.
We are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time-limited visa. Applications that do not meet this criterion will not be progressed.
Chef Lead in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Kenton Manor Care Home
At Kenton Manor Care Home, we pride ourselves on being a family-owned business that prioritises the wellbeing and care of our residents. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth and development, offering nurses a chance to make a meaningful impact in a safe and friendly environment. With competitive salaries and a range of employee benefits, including a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, we are committed to creating a rewarding workplace for our dedicated team.
