Chef

We are now looking for a Chef to join our team at Hill House, Dunkeswell Road, Honiton, EX14 4UQ.

• Role: Chef
• Location: Hill House, Dunkeswell Road, Honiton, EX14 4UQ
• Pay: £15.14 - £15.45 per hour
• Hours: 40 hours per week over 4 days. Fixed Term contract for 6 months.

The Role of a Chef

• Develop, in consultation with residents, healthy balanced menus with choices that reflect their needs and preferences.
• Plan, prepare and cook residents' meals from the agreed menu, accounting for personal preferences or recognised dietary requirements.
• Regularly seek feedback and monitor satisfaction with the menu and quality of food provided.
• Work alongside the Catering Manager and other team members to provide residents with healthy, delicious meals.
• Maintain effective stock rotation and control, managing catering costs within the agreed budget.
• Oversee safe and proper use of catering equipment.
• Champion kitchen cleaning procedures and schedules, ensuring the kitchen and store areas are clean and hygienic at all times, and complete all relevant food safety records.

Rewards and Benefits

• Work overtime and receive extra pay instantly with Dayforce Wallet.
• Up to 31 days paid leave (pro rata) including bank/public holidays.
• Book virtual GP appointments, claim back healthcare and dental expenses with Medicash.
• Life Assurance.
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Shop and save vouchers.
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts.

About You

• Relevant Certificate in Food Hygiene and demonstrable experience cooking varied, healthy, safe meals for large groups on a regular basis.
• Ability to manage resources, planning rotas in advance to ensure continuity of the catering service.
• Methodical, highly organised; keep kitchen and equipment clean and tidy, with effective stock rotation.

Please note this role requires eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced DBS check. The cost of the DBS check will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.