Head Chef

Wessex Lodge are located in Whitechurch in the borough of Basingstoke and Deane in Hampshire, England. It is on the River Test, not far from Newbury, or Berkshire. Much of the town is a Conservation Area. Because of the amount of wildlife in and near the River Test, its course and banks are designated as Site of Special Scientific Interest. Whitchurch is the Gateway to the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wessex Lodge offers Nursing, Residential and Dementia care for 40 people. It extends over three floors, with each of the bedrooms providing en-suite facilities, whilst some of the ground floor rooms have access via patio doors onto the substantial gardens.

WONDERFUL NEW OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A FRIENDLY CARE HOME NEAR YOU!

Are you a Head Chef looking for a rewarding career with flexibility?

Are you interested in making a difference?

WE WANT YOU!

ABOUT US

We ask questions, listen, and discover things that really matter. We come up with imaginative ways to recreate a homely environment where residents can continue to enjoy pastimes they love and find some new ones too living in a way which will ignite their spark, a sense of purpose, sustain a sense of identity and stretch the mind and muscles as well.

We are committed to making a positive difference to those who choose to live and work in our communities. We build every resident relationship on trust, striving to earn it from the very first conversation. We select kind and caring people to give the best service to our residents and exceed their expectations. We empower our team who demonstrate enthusiasm and energy in everything they do and be determined to make a difference.

We embrace individuality in our support and care of all people who live in our home. We develop our team to support people flexibly and sensitively and we respect each person's needs and values in all things.

EMPLOYEE PERKS INCLUDE:

Excellent hourly rates - above average basic rates.

Unlimited free training - access to our NEW training platform with over 100 free courses.

Introduce a Friend - receive up to £250 when you introduce a friend or family member.

Other Perks include - Free Uniform, Free Car Parking, Free DBS.

Amazing Training Opportunities - We will support you with all the training you need, including NVQ qualifications and further clinical training if you want to specialise in areas like dementia and nutrition.

Requirements

Duties will include but not limited to:

Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals, providing for special dietary requirements and taking into account the preferences and cultures of residents.

Liaise with the Head Chef to plan menus.

Maintain accurate records of food supplies and freezer/fridge temperatures.

Ensure stock rotation.

Order stock and check deliveries against all delivery notes and in line with the Food Safety System in place.

Supervise and instruct Kitchen colleagues in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures.

Ensure statutory Health & Safety standards are followed in the kitchen and dining areas.

Qualities we look for in our staff

Enthusiastic

Motivated

Flexible

Reliable

Good written and verbal communication skills

Caring and compassionate

Willing to learn new skills

Work independently and as part of a team

Approachable

Ability to prioritise work load

Good leadership skills

Anavo Group is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of our residents and will take up relevant DBS checks as part of the recruitment process.

This advert will close as soon as we have received a sufficient level of applications, please do not delay in applying

Pay: £15.75 per hour

Work Location: In person