Head Chef

We are seeking 2 experienced Head Chefs to support our 2 Care Homes in the Cambridge area Langdon House & Alex Wood House.
About the homes:
At Langdon House and Alex Wood House we pride ourselves on our family-feel, attractive gardens and providing outstanding care to each of our residents.Both homes are based within a mile of each other on the north eastern side of Cambridge. The homes offer fantastic 24-hour care, and care from 36-51 residents collectively. Both homes have great transport links, being within 3 miles from the city centre.

About the role:
The Head Chef is responsible for ensuring high quality of food service and meal preparation within the home. The Head Chef will lead and manage the catering team working closely with the other service teams ensuring the highest service standards are achieved.
Salary:
£16.50 per hour, approx £32,600 per annum.
Shift Pattern:
38 hours per week, every other weekend as standard.
Home Locations: (we are seeking 1 Head Chef for each home)
Langdon House, 20 Union Lane, Cambridge, CB4 1QB.
Alex Wood House Fortescue Road, Arbury, Cambridge, CB4 2JS.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Ensure the catering services and residential dining experience is of the highest standard and quality.
Line management of the kitchen teams, handling recruitment and duties such as appraisals, rotas and absence management.
Promote choice and dignity to the residents of the home with the services we provide, and ensure the nutritional content of the meals provided cater for the dietary needs of all residents.
Ensure that requirements of the Food Safety Manual, Health and Safety Manual and Meal policies requirements are met.
Training, Skills & Experience Required:
Experience as a Head Chef is essential.
Experience in a care environment is advantageous.
Proven track record for leading, empowering, supporting & motivating a team.
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role, a valid right to work in the UK is required.
What we can offer:
??Fully comprehensive induction
?? Competitive salary
?? 28 days of holiday per year
?? Free Blue Light Card & access to the Blue Light discount platform
?? Annual recognition awards ceremony The AFTAS
??Refer a friend scheme
About Athena:
Athena Care Homes are a family run business with seven homes in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Kings Lynn - Norfolk & Ipswich - Suffolk.
Our aim is to be the provider of choice for our residents and the employer of choice for our team members.
Our purpose is to create excellent quality homely environments with the highest standards of care, catering, housekeeping and activities.
We aim to enhance the lives of our residents and enable them to enjoy life to the full as individuals in happy, comfortable and safe surroundings.

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