Head Chef - Greenhill House

Could you cook up a storm in our kitchen? Can you create an exciting balanced and nutritional menu to cater for our customers dietary requirements?

Are you looking for the next step in your career? Do you have culinary experience and are looking to take the next step? Have you got experience in running a kitchen and working within a budget?

Our Head Chef will be responsible for the catering team within our residential home and will lead the team in creating a nourishing and varied menu ensuring all dietary needs are catered for.

To join our team we are looking for:

• Strong culinary skills ideally within a care setting

• Demonstrable experience of leading a team of kitchen staff within a busy and pressurised environment

• A multi tasker who has a passion for food, its taste and presentation and has catered for social events

• Availability to work alternate weekends

• Strong managerial and leadership experience

As one of the largest not-for-profit care providers in the South of England, we offer great career opportunities within a supported and reputable environment.

Benefits of working with us:

• Fully paid induction and free criminal records check

• Opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications whilst working (funded by Somerset Care)

• Structured career path and progression opportunities

• An employer contribution pension scheme

• Childcare vouchers

• Shopping discount scheme where you can easily save money at almost any chain store or supermarket on the high street with instant vouchers and reloadable cards.

• Cycle to Work scheme

• 28 days annual leave

• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

• Long Service Awards

• Annual Care Awards - recognising employees' contribution

• Be Healthy Campaign promoting the health and wellbeing of our employees by providing free health checks, discounted gym membership along with advice and support.

• Refer a Friend Scheme

If you are up to the challenge and would like to make a difference to people's lives we would love to receive your application.

If you would like more information please contact our Recruitment Team o.

The application is in two parts. Part 1 is the application form and the second part is a personality and attitude assessment. Please note, you must submit the application form before proceeding to Part 2 AND both sections must be completed in order for your application to be considered.

Appointments are subject to a satisfactory certificate from the DBS. We are an equal opportunities employer.