Head Chef (Bank shifts)

Benefits:

Employee benefits programme which includes discounts at shops and supermarkets, free counselling, and much more.
PAID BREAKS
NVQ Qualifications available
Monthly staff recognition
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Full induction programme and free training
Company pension
Referral programme
A permanent contract of employment
Bank Holiday Pay Rate
Uniform Provided
No upfront DBS cost
Company events

Key Points:

£14.86 - £16.99 per hour, paid breaks
8:00am - 6:00pm
We will support you to complete an NVQ qualification
Fully funded enhanced DBS check
Fully funded uniform
Free Blue Light Card Subscription
Refer a friend bonus scheme
Bank holiday pay rate

Who are we?

Danforth Care Homes are focused on making our care homes not just luxury places for our residents to live, but also wonderful places for our team members to work. Because we believe that our residents deserve the very best care we can offer, we are committed to finding exceptional, caring individuals who want to join our team.

We are delighted to have opened Heath Lodge Care Home and would like to invite you to come along for the exciting journey! Heath Lodge is based in Holt, Norfolk and we are ready to start building our elite team.

We will ensure that every team member is offered the opportunity to develop their skills and to progress if desired. We believe that caring, compassionate people can find a rewarding career in helping others and that it is our duty to help and encourage them to do so.

The Role:

As a Bank Head Chef, you will effectively manage the Catering team in order to plan, prepare, cook and serve food to the highest standard. Cooking delicious and nutritious meals for our residents using local produce, freshly sourced, within Danforth's generous catering budget, whilst maintaining a safe and clean environment which makes our homes an exciting and invigorating place to live and work.

An excellent leader is required to take the dining experience to the next level, with passion and flair for the everyday meals along with the ability to work with the Home Manager and Activities Coordinators to support events for the home.

You will have previous leadership experience and will play an integral role within the care home and will become part of the care home family and let's be honest, YOU are what makes our home a great place to live and work!

We are looking for someone who has an upbeat personality, a happy disposition, self-motivation, the ability to encourage others to provide the best culinary experience possible.

Hours of work:

Your hours of work will be 08.00 - 18.00. We will have shifts needing cover which fall on all days of the week, including weekends. You are free to pick up as many shifts as you can.

We will offer:

A competitive rate of pay

We will support you to complete an NVQ qualification

Fully funded enhanced DBS check

A job with purpose and satisfaction

Fully funded uniform

Paid Breaks

Refer a friend bonus scheme

This is a varied and rewarding role that will no doubt provide you with a feeling of job satisfaction. If you are seeking an exciting opportunity with a forward-thinking organisation, then this could be the job for you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.86-£16.99 per hour

Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Referral programme

Application question(s):
do you require sponsorship?

Experience:
Chef: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person