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Chef Manager - Woodlands (Full-Time)
- Application closing date: 07 Jul 2024 00:00
Job Description
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced catering professional to join our team at Woodlands.
If you share our values;
- to put residents at the heart of everything you do;
- to care about what you do and the impact you have;
- to treat everyone with fairness, dignity, kindness and respect; and
- to make a difference together as one team
... Come and #CareWithUs. We are a Real Living Wage Employer and we care about our people.
More about the role:
- Provide day to day management, supervision and administration of the catering services
- Adhere to current Environmental Health Regulations and Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection Standards of Quality and Safety
- Responsible for financial control of the catering budget in accordance with SHC policy
- Plan and provide a well-balanced daily menu on a four weekly basis, offering a choice whilst complying with policies on quality, quantity, food hygiene and portion control in a similar setting
- Planning separate menus for those with special dietary needs.
- Overall responsibility for purchasing, stock monitoring and rotation of supplies within the kitchen including cleaning materials while managing a small catering team
Candidate Requirements
City and Guilds 706/1/2 in Catering Management or equivalent qualification and/or two years experience in a related field (or similar environment e.g. working in a care home setting) or willing to work towards the required qualification.
Ability to drive with access to own vehicle is desirable but not essential
Employment Details
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Pay: £32,169.63 Annually
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Additional Information
In return, you’ll get a competitive salary and access to other benefits including discounts on high street shops, gym memberships and days out. You will receive 33 days annual leave including eight bank holidays and a 4% pension contribution. We also have a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme giving all employees free health and welfare advice and support.
We’ll give you excellent support and continuous learning and development as well as free uniform and parking. Sussex Housing & Care is a not for profit organisation which means that we reinvest any financial surplus back into the organisation to benefit our residents and employees. We are also an accredited Real Living Wage employer.
