Job Description

About the company

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Kingsley Healthcare isn't just a care home group, we are a family where our passionate individuals are changing lives every day. Winners of the 2024 Health Investors Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year, we are ranked - for the eighth year running! - among the top 20 large UK care home groups (carehome.co.uk) for our exceptional care, and proudly support over 1,500 residents to live in a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment.



We are proud to be ranked No.1 in the UK for our commitment to wellbeing at work (Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023) and our sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating, we are also a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring that we reward and value dedication.



We welcome passionate individuals who want to make a difference to our growing family which puts our people and our residents first.

About the role

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As a Head Chef, you will play a crucial role in providing nutritious and well-balanced meals for residents while ensuring a high standard of culinary excellence. You will be responsible for managing the kitchen staff, overseeing food preparation, menu planning, and maintaining compliance with relevant health and safety regulations. In addition to cultivating a positive dining atmosphere for residents and catering to their special dietary requirements, this role encompasses crucial responsibilities. You will play a pivotal role in staff training, ensuring a commitment to health and safety standards, and upholding a pristine and well-organised kitchen environment.

Reports to:

Home Manager

Skills and attributes

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. Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar setting.

. Culinary degree or relevant certification.

. Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs, and food safety regulations.

. Strong leadership and team management skills.

. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

. Ability to work collaboratively with other departments within the care home.

. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

. Ability to manage time effectively and work efficiently under pressure.

. Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures.

. Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff.

. Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Education and qualification

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NVQ Level 3 in Catering or equivalent qualification, desirable.

What will you gain?

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You will have the satisfaction of working with, and being supported by, an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.

Gower Gardens Care Home, Halesowen, West Midlands

Pay:

: 16 per hour

Type:

Permanent

Shift:

Mixed (Weekdays with Alternative Weekends)

Benefits

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Comprehensive induction and training programme.

Opportunities for

career development and progression.

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card Scheme

. We'll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.

Refer a friend

and receive a thank you gift of up to 500

We'll pay

for your

full DBS disclosure

Your

uniform will be provided

- this is another cost that we think it's essential that we cover for you.

Enhanced rates of pay

for bank holidays

Paid breaks

- we think it's essential that all staff can take breaks without fear of losing money, so we

pay for you to have a break

during working hours.

Location

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Set in the West Midlands town of Halesowen, Gower Gardens is a purpose-built, luxury care home offering residential and dementia care. Residents appreciate its stunning bedrooms, designed to hotel standards, and beautiful living areas including a cinema room and cafe.



31 Kent Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 8PQ

Your right to work in the UK

In accordance with the Asylum and immigration Act 2006 you will need to demonstrate your eligibility for employment in the United Kingdom.