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Salary : £15.00 - £20 / hour*
Full or Part time : Full Time

Role description:

Asmall Hall

Asmall Hall is located on Asmall Lane on the outskirts of Ormskirk. It is a beautiful 17th Century Manor House, set in acres of landscaped gardens and woodland, giving the feeling of tranquility and peacefulness. Only 5 minutes from Ormskirk town centre and 15 minutes from Southport.

Since the change of ownership, late 2016, Asmall Hall is in the process of being fully refurbished, providing a refreshing and revitalised environment for our residents and employees. Our dedicated team of care professionals have been focusing on bringing the level of care up to the high standards expected of the Group.

The Role

At Asmall Hall, we are now searching for a new Head Chef who will produce nutritious and well-balanced meals that meet our high standards and our resident’s satisfaction.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the Team of Chefs across the group
• Working alongside the Wellbeing Coordinator to provide food for the various events that take place throughout the group
• Providing dietary requirements to meet the needs of our residents
• The presentation of the food served is to a high standard including the use of moulds for those on soft diets
• Monitoring and maintaining consistent food standards during all stages of production and service
• Adhering to the HACCP procedure according to Food Safety Management documentation
• Maintaining the correct use of the company’s regulatory framework and cleaning procedures
• Ensuring quality control and hygiene systems are achieved
• Purchasing all food and related products using company nominated suppliers (when required)
• Negotiating best prices with company nominated suppliers and researching competitors
• Ensuring minimum waste
• Continually developing menus to guarantee well-balanced diets for residents

About You

The right candidate will:

• Be organised
• Have a happy disposition
• Work well under pressure 
• Be driven and proactive 

Your Skills

For this role you must have: 

• Good leadership skills 
• Clear communication skills
• Strong time management skills

Qualifications & Experience

• You must hold a relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in catering
• Experience within the care sector is essential
• Experience of the nutritional needs of our elderly residents ie: fortified dietary requirements

Employee Benefits

• We offer an ‘Earn While You Learn’ scheme - complete a Diploma (NVQ) whilst working for us
• £50 Refer a Friend Bonus**
• Employee of the ‘Quarter’ Rewards
• Reimbursed DBS cost
• Internal Career Progression Opportunities
• Initial Uniform Free
• Excellent Subsidised Meals
• Pension Scheme
• Mileage (when travelling to sister homes from Asmall Hall)

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

If you would like to learn more about Benridge Care Group, follow the link below: www.benridgecaregroup.co.uk

Conditions apply

*Pay will be determined on age, experience and qualifications. Your hourly rate will be reviewed again on the successful completion of your 6 month probationary period (negotiable).

**Payable on completion of a successful 6 month probation. The employee that made the referral must also remain employed by us, in order to be eligible for the £50 Bonus.

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