About this role
Job summary
At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Head Chef at Camberley Heights Care Home in Camberley. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
Your focus as a Head Chef will be to manage and lead a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service that contributes to the overall well-being of the residents and is achieved within budget. Other responsibilities will include: Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and
Main duties of the job
At Avery Healthcare, the role of Head Chef is integral to supporting the well-being of residents. Reporting to our care home in Camberley, your focus will be on leading a team to deliver a nutritionally balanced and high-quality culinary service within budget. This includes preparing diets in accordance with IDDSI guidance, placing food orders within budget limits, and supervising kitchen staff. We value compassion, dedication, and a commitment to care. Responsibilities extend to ensuring safety and risk assessment within the kitchen environment. To apply, you should have at least two years' experience managing a culinary team in care or hospitality, hold a relevant catering qualification, demonstrate high culinary standards, and have budget control experience.
About us
Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, where employees and residents alike enjoy enriching experiences. We emphasize the importance of caring, supportive environments, offering opportunities for learning and development, and fostering a culture that values respect, compassion, and exceptional care. Avery Healthcare operates over 100 care homes, all committed to delivering memorable experiences during the later years of life, aligned with our vision of 'creating meaningful lives together.' We aim to build a supportive, inspiring network where employees feel valued and empowered daily.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference.
Other responsibilities will include
- Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
- Placing food orders, subject to appropriate levels of authority, with approved suppliers, complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control, ensuring good quality provisions are purchased within agreed budget limits.
- Supervising and directing the work of other kitchen staff and the Host team, instructing and demonstrating simple food preparation activities to unqualified staff.
- Practicing safe systems of work across the range of tasks and moving and handling loads by assessing risk and having due regard for the personal safety of residents, visitors, and staff.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do.
Our ideal candidate must
- Two years experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors.
- Hold a relevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ.
- Demonstrate passion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary standards to residents.
- Demonstrate an ability to control a budget.
ABOUT AVERY
At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.
Please note this role will require
- A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a relevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ. Passion and commitment to delivery of high-quality culinary standards. Ability to control a budget.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Address
Avery Healthcare
Camberley
GU15 3XD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)