At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen team and create delicious meals for our elderly residents.
- Company: Welford Healthcare, dedicated to quality care in a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Career development opportunities, company pension, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Join a growing company focused on quality care and resident wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives through nourishing meals.
- Qualifications: Experience in large-scale cooking and team management required.
The predicted salary is between 23625 - 28875 £ per year.
If you're a talented, experienced chef looking to improve the lives of other people, we can offer you a rewarding career at Somerleigh Court. At our Care Home, you will be responsible for the meal experience for our elderly residents. By preparing a varied and nourishing menu, you'll directly support the wellbeing of our residents and make a genuine difference to their quality of life. If you're looking for a career and not just a job, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits
- Great opportunities for career development.
- Company pension.
- Comprehensive induction programme.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Free Chefs Whites and DBS.
Who We Are Looking For
- You should have recent experience of cooking for large numbers in a commercial setting.
- You must have previously managed and motivated a catering team.
- You’ll have experience of providing food for people with special dietary requirements.
- We'd like someone who is flexible, who can work alternate weekends.
- An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
How You’ll Make a Difference
You’ll be responsible for our residents' meal experience and running the nursing home's kitchen. Leading and supporting a team, you will:
- Ensure mealtimes are always a high-quality experience.
- Maintain the highest food standards.
- Mentor and motivate on quality, safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
About Us
Welford Healthcare was founded in 2017 with the goal of building a boutique collection of quality care homes across the UK. Our strategy is to grow our business by acquiring mature care homes with quality foundations and strong potential for improvement and by investing in our people and our properties to ensure our homes are always inviting and homely. Whilst we are a growing business, we never lose sight of our primary and enduring purpose which is to provide good quality care for vulnerable adults. As we acquire new homes, we leverage our resources and expertise to ensure that the homes we run always have our residents' wellbeing at their hearts. Our senior leadership team has extensive experience of operating, opening and acquiring quality care homes with proven track records in regulatory compliance and running commercially successful businesses where meeting the needs and ensuring the happiness of our residents and our teams are the cornerstones of our approach.
Head Chef employer: Somerleigh Court Care Home
At Welford Healthcare, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for our Registered Nurses at Somerleigh Court. With comprehensive training, ongoing career development opportunities, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, you will be empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents. Our commitment to quality care is matched by our dedication to fostering a collaborative work culture, ensuring that every team member feels valued and inspired to lead with compassion.
Contact Details:
Somerleigh Court Care Home Recruitment Team
