Head chef 

Darlington

Daytime hours

£37,500 - £40,000 doe

Benefits

• Permanent contract - 40 hours per week
• Sociable shifts (predominately day & afternoon shifts across a 7-day rota – inc. weekends)
• Competitive salary
• Discount in the inhouse café
• Use of onsite Health & Wellbeing Centre pool, gym, and fitness facilities
• Opportunities to get creative in the art studio or enjoy a break in the library
• Explore extensive grounds and woodland walk
• Pause and recharge in their reflection room
• Access real-time updates through communications app
• Discounts and savings through company Life platform
• wellbeing hub to support a healthier and happier lifestyle
• 24/7 access to professional counsellors through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Monthly PROUD Co-owner reward and recognition scheme
• Recommend-a-friend programme (earn up to £250, subject to contract)

In addition to the above, you will also receive:

• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays & pro rata for part-time) rising to 33 days with length of service
• Auto-enrolment into the People’s Partnership pension scheme (3% employer contribution)
• Length-of-service milestone recognition
• Service-specific uniform and badge (where required)
• Free parking

We are seeking a dedicated Head Chef to lead the kitchen operations within a luxury Retirement Village. In this pivotal role, you will have the opportunity to elevate their dining experience, creating delicious and nutritious meals that enhance the lives of all residents and visitors. If you are committed to excellence and have a flair for creating memorable dining moments, we would love to hear from you! This is a complex operation overseeing all catering across care services, Restaurant and events.

As Head chef you will;

• Proud to serve home-made food using locally sourced

ingredients – providing mouth-watering menus across all care services

• Cater for all residents, their families, visitors, friends and Co-owners, supporting the restaurant and other bespoke events and special celebrations

• Work closely with Hospitality, Front of House and Care Teams.

• Maintain a 5* food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency

The Role: 

• Set & maintain exceptionally high standards of food quality in terms of taste, presentation & service to consistently exceed the expectations of all residents and visitors
• Provide innovation and new product ideas, and where practicable, use and promote local ingredients and suppliers
• Maintain a working environment that meets all current legislative responsibilities
• Control and manage key financial lines and budget
• Build and maintain close working relationships with all  Managers and suppliers
• Assist in the recruitment, induction, training and management of all catering employees