Chef

General Information
Chef
Ref: 2023-53731

Job Information
Division: Caterplus
Advert Closing Date: 02/07/2023

Contractual Hours: Part-time
Salary: £16.00
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Brighton, BN2 0AQ

Working Environment
We are looking for a creative, passionate Chef to join our team at Patching Lodge.

The ideal candidate must be able to prepare and cook quality fresh food for our residents on site and the paying public, be a self-motivated team player with a desire to develop your career as a Chef.

Job Description
As a Chef within our kitchen, you will have plenty of responsibility and opportunity to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team. We will give you responsibility for ensuring the food is to the highest standard, and that the kitchen area is always clean and well presented.

In addition, you will manage and ensure everyone is up to date with any special offers/allergens. Finally, along with colleagues, you will ensure COSHH, food safety, and H&S are followed, with any incidents reported in line with documented procedures, with the chef manager supporting you.

Working Pattern: 2 out of 7 days, 14 hours per week, overtime available.

Skills and Experience
The experience and knowledge we are looking for from our future Chef include:

1. Food safety level 2 as a minimum
2. Independent living/care environment experience
3. Textured diet is an advantage
4. Good all-round chef, able to manage their time and organise the kitchen and service
5. Previous catering experience
6. Possess a passion for food
7. Second to none customer service skills

Benefits
We thank our colleagues for a job well done, that’s why we offer a wide range of benefits, including:

1. A salary of £16.00 per hour, 28 days holiday*, life assurance, a workplace pension & free lunches on site
2. The option to buy additional holidays - supporting your way of life
3. Free access to mental health first aiders & counselling sessions – supporting you through life’s ups and downs
4. Free access to the 24/7 GP service, nutritional & health experts, financial & legal support - the wellbeing of our teams is key
5. A vast amount of discounts & cashback for supermarkets & retail - reducing your shopping bills
6. A cycle-to-work scheme – keeping your wellbeing and our carbon footprint in mind
7. Discounts for cinemas, restaurants, hotels, holidays and family days out - we want our teams to enjoy life
8. A great variety of opportunities & award-winning development programmes to support your career ambitions – big enough for growth, small enough to feel connected
9. 2 days paid leave for charity work - the community is at the heart of everything we do

*Pro rata, incl. bank holidays

Why it’s Great to Work for Us
Welcoming you into our warm, friendly, and genuine team from your first day, we'll make you feel part of the family. With an inclusive, collaborative, and caring culture, you will share our shared purpose of delivering outstanding customer service.

Our People Promise
We promise to value you like we value our customers. We want you to feel appreciated, supported and fulfilled.

We aspire to do this by:

1. Offering roles to support your way of life
2. Employing people who care
3. Trusting you to deliver
4. Thanking you for a job well done
5. Letting you know what you need to know
6. Listening to you
7. Providing opportunities for growth and progression
8. Supporting you through life’s ups and downs

Any internal colleagues applying for this role, please be advised that new terms and conditions will apply.

About Us
At Elior, we're enriching lives, everywhere, every day. Feeding children in schools, loved ones in hospitals and care homes, sports fans in stadiums, visitors in heritage sites and teams in the workplace.

This role sits within our Health & Care division – catering for those in care homes, independent living villages and the NHS. Making a difference to local people across the UK, our Caterplus division prides itself on crafting superb environments for the over 55 community. By contributing to our customer's social life and fostering friendships, our quality and locally sourced food is matched only by the warmth of our customer service.