Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and inspire a team, developing and upskilling where required
• Menu development, tailoring around residents to ensure person-centred hospitality
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality and wholesome dishes cooked to the highest standards
• Bake fresh cakes, scones, and breads from scratch
• Assist the front of house team with setting up dining areas
• Work within budget, complete regular audits, and manage stock control
• Create a warm, efficient, and fun environment
• Ongoing recruitment and retention
• Manage the performance of the kitchen and front of house team

Skills and Expertise

• Personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in resident wellbeing
• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
• Experience in leading, motivating, and inspiring a team
• Experience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutrition
• Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment
• Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus
• Experience working with a front of house team
• Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH
• Knowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework (training provided)

Job Facilities/Benefits

• Working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week
• Rewarding Excellence’ bonus (up to 500 for Good or Outstanding CQC inspection)
• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend’ scheme (up to 500 per referral)
• Wide range of retail and leisure discounts with big brands, supermarkets, and travel companies
• Free access to medical specialists
• Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services
• Tax Code Review Service
• Option to join monthly staff lottery