Chef
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Come and join the UK's largest provider of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
We have an amazing opportunity for a Cook / Chef to join our Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Neurological Care Centre in Hothfield, Kent, responsible for ensuring mealtimes are an enjoyable part of the day, engaging residents in the dining experience. You will be an important part of the team that ensures patients in our care feel valued as an individual.
Hothfield has 32 beds across 2 units supporting adults with a brain injury or other neurological conditions, we strive to provide the best care possible and our facilities include Hydrotherapy Pool, Gym, Therapy kitchen and Resident coffee shop all set within the 12 acre grounds of a manor house so the setting is almost as wonderful as our team!
What you'll be working:
- 10.75 hour shifts.
- Work 150 hours over a 4 week roster.
- Chef
What you'll be doing:
Prepare, cook and serve food of the highest standards and which is appropriate to and meets the needs of the residents, staff and visitors
Regularly review the menus in line with residents, staff and visitors requirements, including the provision of special diets (with respect to allergies, other health related issues and cultural reasons)
Communicate effectively with residents, staff and visitors to ensure the provision of relevant, appealing, balanced and healthy diets
Develop a positive relationship with all residents, staff and other visitors to the home by becoming an integral part of the team
Support with the effective ordering, control and review of raw materials, labour, equipment and supplies and keeping costs in line with agreed budgets and value for money
What you'll have:
NVQ level 2 or above in catering
Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and food preparation
A positive attitude and a desire to deliver the best possible service to patients in our care
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.
What to look forward to:
- 25 days plus bank holidays
- Birthday off
- Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
- Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
- Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
- A Nest Personal Pension account
- Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
- We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
- Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
- Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
- ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group