Chef

Department: Hospitality

Location: Merryfield House Nursing Home

Compensation: £17.00 - £18.00 / hour

Description

Ready to turn your culinary passion into a meaningful journey?

Join our exceptional team at Bartlett's in Aylesbury and play a vital role in elevating our resident's dining experience.

Employee benefits

At Peverel Court Care, our team mean the world to us. That's why we are committed to providing an outstanding, well-rounded employee benefits package to make sure we care for our team, while they care for our residents.

• Competitive remuneration packages


• Paid e-learning opportunities


• 24/7 access to an online GP


• Access to qualified therapists through an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)


• Team social events and experiences


• Monthly off-site massages


• Referral scheme - earn up to £500 per successful referral


• Company sponsorship for professional and academic qualifications


• Complimentary fresh fruits and snacks


• Cycle to work scheme


• Rewards and recognition scheme


• Automatic enrolment in the workplace pension


• On-site parking

What to expect in this role

Our chefs, kitchen and hospitality team use fresh local produce to provide a wonderful choice of meals on a daily basis. Residents may choose where they take their meals, be it in the privacy of their own room or together with other residents and often friends and relatives in the dining room. Whether hosting a dinner party or a champagne reception, we encourage our residents and relatives to make full use of our beautiful home and the facilities within, truly making it their own.

Occasional weekends included

What we expect of you

• To promote good working practices and to perform duties competently and in accordance with company policies so ensuring a safe and secure environment for both residents and staff.


• That any accident is dealt with effectively and that correct reporting procedures are followed.


• Demonstrate outstanding time management, problem solving, organisational and prioritisation skills.


• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), and confidence communicating with people at all levels whilst maintaining confidentiality when required.


• A strong service mindset and flexible can-do approach.


• Strong judgement and decision-making ability.


• Have energy, enthusiasm and confidence to take the initiative.