Chef Manager

Job Description

At Sanctuary Care, we believe in providing high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. It goes without saying that kindness is what care is all about, so first and foremost, we carefully choose our staff fortheir kind and compassionate nature. We aim to care, nurture and enrich the lives of all in our family at Sanctuary Care, whether thats our staff, residents or family members.Chef ManagerGreenslades Nursing Home, Willeys Avenue, Exeter, Devon£13.78 per hour Pay rate effective from 1 April 2022Full and part time hours availableWhy work for usWe spend so much time at work dont we, so our ethos at Sanctuary Care is to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff. Lets have some fun while were at work, support each other and work hard as a team. Theres loads of training and promotion opportunitiesavailable for those who want to pursue it and every day job satisfaction at Greenslades Nursing Home for all regardless of role.Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes and you can feel the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors. The team at Greenslades Nursing Home is special and were looking for special people to join us. Become a part of it andapply for this role.Where youll workActivities are at the heart of the home. The Plymouth Tea Dance regularly comes to us here in Plymstock. Whether the Cha Cha Cha or Lindy Hop, these sessions are inclusive for all the residents, regardless of their nursing or dementia care needs. Youngstersfrom Plymouth Dance regularly give special performances, teaching the residents moves that they can do in their armchairs. A group run by Livewell South West regularly runs boccia sessions for the home, including carpet boules and skittles. Animal lovers inthis residential and nursing home benefit from monthly visits from guinea pigs, hamsters and even lizards. The home also has its own cat called Mario! For musical lovers, we have just launched our own choir. We are by no means tone perfect, but there is alwaysa superb atmosphere when the lyrics of On a Bicycle Built for Two and Bring Me Sunshine fill the home.Are you our next Chef Manager Heres more about the role:You can imagine that mealtimes are a huge part of the day in our care home. Were looking for a Chef Manager who will manage the day to day running of a busy kitchen as well as managing an Assistant Chef and a team of Catering Assistants.Your duties will include preparing and cooking meals to meet the dietary requirements of our residents. You will keep track of stock and waste and ensure that the kitchen remains clean and tidy whilst operating within budget. Other duties include carryingout risk assessments as well as recruiting and training staff.Youll have daily interaction with residents, visitors and colleagues; therefore were looking for someone who is friendly, approachable and passionate.Experience of catering for the dietary requirements of older people and a valid food hygiene certificate are essential.Benefits and rewardsWe know you work so hard and being the best Chef Manager you can be needs to be rewarded. We are very proud to offer the following:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Life assurance
• CQC performance bonus
• Overtime enhancements
• Occupational sick pay after qualifying period
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme with payment of up to £500 available
• Contributory pension from Sanctuary Care
• Access to a free 24/7 support service providing support including legal, financial, emotional and medical advice
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema, dining, days out and much more via My Rewards
• Criminal Records Checks are funded by Sanctuary Care

We hope you feel you could be our next team member.The reference number for this position is 166902Closing date: 20 April 2022We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Dont miss out, please apply early.Building Equality and DiversitySanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.