Job Detail

Care home: Brewster House

Hours of work: 18 hours per week (Two days over Seven)

About Runwood Homes:

At Runwood Homes we are proud of our reputation as a successful and growing care homes group. At a time when the industry is under intense scrutiny our continued success stems from the consistent quality of care we provide. Our skilled and motivated staff teams are dedicated in giving attention to detail with every resident, day care and respite care client we serve.

Runwood Homes Group invests heavily in internal, external, and e.training programmes for our staff at every level. As we move forward our reputation for providing innovative care for people living with dementia continues to grow.

Head Chef

Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food providing a high-quality service to our residents? Want a work life balance and make what you do matter?

We are looking for warm, motivated, and passionate chefs who are driven by quality and high standards, to deliver person centered hospitality to our residents. At Runwood Homes, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for a Chef with

A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
Experience in leading, motivating and inspiring a team
A good understanding of nutrition and specialist diets including texture modified diets (IDDSI)
Experience of working with fresh seasonal food
The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home
Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus
Good understanding of Food safety management

What is required

Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards
Create a warm, efficient and fun environment
Work within budget
Complete regular audits
Manage stock control
To lead, motivate, inspire and develop a team

If you have any questions about this vacancy please call the Home Manager or Administrator on 01621 853960

You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.