Head Chef

Job Description

About The RoleHC-One, the kind care company is on the hunt for Britains kindest citizens to join its caring army. Whether you have been furloughed, lost your job due to coronavirus or are looking for a career change, join us to help support older people in your community.As a Head Chef at HC One, youll value one thing above all. Kindness. It carries across every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like themwith their own stories to tell. And, by joining us, youll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.Become a Key worker and make difference.We are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.About YouFor you, that will mean managing the kitchen team to cook and serve nutritious, healthy meals that our residents will love. Youll provide great choice, considering cultural preferences and special dietary requirements. And, whether youre managing the foodstock, working out how to make the most of your budget or liaising with central support teams on nutrition standards compliance, youll always have resident wellbeing in mind above anything else.Were looking for someone with an S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery, a minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and an understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points. Beyond that, its all about your brilliant, positive energyand natural ability to get along with people. Youll be organised to meet service times, thrive on autonomy to plan and prioritise and have a knack for following recipes perfectly. And, whenever you communicate with a resident or co-worker, youll be trulyconsiderate and kind.Well, after all, its just in your nature.About The CompanyWell provide full training, so its a great opportunity to learn something new. In return,you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career as a Care Assistantwe will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• Paid DBS
• Free uniform
• Homemade meal whilst on shift
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.
• GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16
• An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
• Colleague discountsAccess to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues
• Excellent recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• Refer a Friend scheme (£250 per referral)

We are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.#HCOneJobs