Head Chef

Head Chef – Wanstead, East London

Location: Chestnut Manor Care Home, 63 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, London, E11 2PR

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum. Dependent on experience and qualifications

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shifts: 7:00am to 5:30pm, shifts across Monday to Sunday, working 4 days over 7

Job type: Permanent 

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a compassionate and caring Head Chef to join our family at Chestnut Manor Care Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

Why work at Westgate?

• Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
• Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
• Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
• Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
• Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity 
• Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

About the role:

• To manage and develop the kitchen team 
• Independently prepare hot and cold meals for residents according to their needs and preferences
• Plan seasonal menus alongside our Catering and Hospitality Manager 
• Work within budget, manage stock control and complete regular audits 
• Maintain a clean and hygienic environment
• Carry out any reasonable requests or instructions from the Catering and Hospitality Manager and Home Manager
• Ensure compliance with the Health & Safety Policy and regulations in kitchen and stores
• Carry out checks in the kitchen to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, for example recording fridge temperatures
• Report all accidents and incidents to the Person-in-Charge of the Home
• Have full knowledge of the Fire Procedures, fire escapes and a working knowledge of the firefighting equipment
• Have full knowledge of and take responsibility to ensure adherence to infection control policies and procedures of the Department of Health and the Company at all time

About you:

• The right to live and work in the UK 
• Previous experience in a similar role and setting (i.e. a care home or a school)
• Certificate Level II in Food Safety and Hygiene
• Knowledge of nutritional needs of older people
• Health and Safety and regulatory requirements
• A positive and flexible attitude towards work and the ability to work well in a team

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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