Chef

ChefBury St Edmonds Oxlip House£30,000 per annum Full Time - 37 hours per weekHours - 07:0014:30Schedule - Monday to Friday (occasional weekends)Enjoy your evenings free perfect for work-life balance!Are you an experienced chef ready to take the lead in a meaningful, people-focused environment? Do you thrive on delivering high-quality meals while guiding a team and shaping a service that truly makes a difference?Were looking for a passionate and proactive Chef to join our Independent Living team. As a senior kitchen professional on-site, youll play a key role in leading daily operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring a first-class dining experience for our residents.This role offers a rare opportunity to enjoy a fulfilling culinary career with a consistent daytime schedulegiving you your evenings back. While the role is primarily Monday to Friday, were looking for someone with the flexibility to support weekend cover when needed.What Youll Be Doing:Leading the kitchen team to deliver nutritious, seasonal meals that meet a variety of dietary needsCreating menus that reflect resident preferences, cultural diversity, and special dietary requirementsManaging food budgets, stock levels, and supplier relationshipsEnsuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health 'safety regulations (including HACCP and COSHH)Maintaining all due diligence practices to uphold a 5-star EHO ratingSupporting and developing kitchen staff to maintain a high standard of serviceMonitoring kitchen equipment and cleanliness, and ensuring safe, efficient operationsWhat You Bring:A passion for food and a commitment to excellenceStrong leadership skills with the ability to organise, delegate, and lead from the frontA solid understanding of food allergens and how to manage them safelyExperience in catering, ideally in a care, community, or Independent Living settingA proactive, hands-on approach with great attention to detailA Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above) Intermediate/Advanced desirableConfidence using Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookA strong understanding of kitchen due diligence and food safety practicesWhy Join Us?A senior role where your leadership and creativity are valuedA supportive, resident-focused environmentFixed daytime hours enjoy your evenings and maintain a healthy work-life balanceOpportunities for training and developmentEmployee BenefitsWe believe in rewarding our team with more than just a paycheque. In addition to a wealth of other benefits and as part of our commitment to your wellbeing and development, we offer:Cycle to Work SchemeRetail Discounts28 Days Annual Leave + Bank HolidaysProfessional Development OpportunitiesPrivate Health CareEmployee Assistance ProgrammeGenerous Pension SchemeChristmas Savings ClubIf youre ready to lead with care, creativity, and confidence, wed love to hear from you.Apply now and bring your leadership to the heart of our kitchen.Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and bpha reserves the right to close applications early upon identification of a suitable candidate. Apply early to avoid disappointment!All offers will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, including DBS check and references.JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-09-07