Regional Support Chef

Regional Support Chef

Care Home: To cover homes our homes in the North

Hours per week: 40

Salary: £35,000 per annum

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Regional Support Chef to join our Group Hospitality team.  You will work with our Group Hospitality and Catering Manager to develop training and support materials for the catering teams in our care homes. As a Regional Support Chef, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining high culinary standards across our care homes. You'll step in to support Head Chefs during absences, assist with new openings or audits, and ensure consistent delivery of tasty, well-balanced meals tailored to residents’ needs.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Develop training and support materials to drive quality and compliance around food and cooking quality.
• Take on food related projects and manage cross functional food initiatives.
• Liaise with the Group Hospitality Manager to create regular chef's forums and training sessions to cover the needs of the home you are supporting.
• To audit the kitchen operations to ensure that the food quality, presentation, and service are provided to the appropriate standards as defined by the catering policies and mealtime standards.
• To develop and maintain good working relationships with the homes management and kitchen teams through regular personal contact. 

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes:

• 28 days Paid Holiday
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing, paid training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Chef, ideally in a care or healthcare setting
• A flexible and adaptable approach with strong organisational skills
• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player
• Willingness to participate in vocational training programmes
• Satisfactory DBS result and good references
• Experience of the provision of catering services, food preparation and presentation
• Understanding of food hygiene regulation

This is a field based role and will require the successful candidate to travel to any of our homes across the North.

About Runwood Homes:

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of over 59 homes across the UK. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

Closing Date

08-07-2025

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