Chef

This position also includes a welcome bonus payment of £2,000 on successful appointment. T&Cs apply

Employment Type: Part Time / 30 hours per week

Home: Inver House, Bembridge

The Role

As a Chef, you will provide home‑cooked, nutritious and appetising meals and snacks for residents while ensuring good food hygiene is maintained at all times, and working together as a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere.

Whether you are preparing and cooking a three course meal, discussing with residents what they would like to see on next week’s menu, doing a bread making activity session with residents, or carrying out a deep clean of the kitchen, you will do so with care at the heart of everything you do.

• Do you want to make a difference to someone’s life and feel a sense of purpose in an extremely rewarding role?
• Are you an experienced Chef who is energetic and passionate about providing exceptional food?
• Do you enjoy producing delicious, home‑cooked foods that look and taste good?
• Are you caring, warm and understanding?
• Are you spontaneous, patient, flexible and have a good sense of humour?
• Do you strongly believe in the values of Creating Communities, Caring for Each Other and Celebrating Individuality?

Requirements

Essential:

• A compassionate and caring nature.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems
• Strong organisation and planning skills
• Ability to prepare, cook and present a variety of appetising and nutritious home‑made meals
• An understanding of different diets and ability to cater for individuals with different dietary requirements
• A good understanding of ‘what good looks like’ in terms of the dining and food experience
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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