Chef VA003146-11

About the Role

Working with us will result in some excellent rewards & benefits including –

• Recommend a friend  - up to £750
• Early Pay, which gives you the option to access some of your salary ahead of payday
• A competitive salary with flexible working hours – you tell us what hours you want to work!
• Fully funded training support and development opportunities.
• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• Rewards for years of service and annual staff recognition through MMCG Care Awards
• Perkbox - a range of discounts and free monthly offers for a variety of high street shops and restaurants
• Car through salary sacrifice, cycle to work scheme
• NEST pension plan

Lace Hill Manor is operated by Maria Mallaband and is the second addition of the exciting role out of state-of-the-art care homes. A 62-bed private care home designed for residential, nursing and dementia care currently under construction in Needlepin Way, Buckingham, and is set to open in Spring 2022. Everything at Lace Hill Manor will be led by the people that live and work in the home – they will be involved in every decision.

The team at Lace Hill Manor pride ourselves on doing things differently and we are looking for superstars who will go above and beyond; people who embrace change and want to be part of something fresh, exciting, and fun. If you would love to become part of our team then we would love to hear from you.  

This will be a Head Chef position so prior experience within a similar role would be essential and you must be fully competent in all aspects of kitchen duties and be able to produce a variety of menus, including catering for special dietary needs, whilst not exceeding the budget. 

Main duties:

• Promote the Company Mission Statement at all times.
• Prepare menu in line with allocated food budget. 
• Prepare, cook and serve meals chosen by the Service Users from the menu for the day, using stock as required as economically as possible, whilst maintaining the quality without undue shortages or excesses 
• Liaise with chosen suppliers on ordering the required stock whilst maintaining the budget. 
• To document daily menus.
• Store all food safely.  Rotate stock and check ‘use by’ dates regularly 
• Ensure kitchen equipment is kept clean and ready for use and ensure that all cleaning rotas are completed and handed to the Person in Charge.
• Assist the Care Manager in the resolution of any Service Users’ catering complaints.
• Supervise the kitchen staff and assist with the induction and training programme for new staff and participate in staff reviews and supervisions. 
• To be aware of risks to the Service Users from the kitchen equipment.
• Comply with company policy and procedure in relation to infection control and prevention.

Person Specification:

Professional 

• The Cook/Chef will hold an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate. They will also show a willingness to participate in continuous improvement and vocational training programmes.
• Have an understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008.

Experience 

• Able to demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Genuine interest in working in a care environment.

General

• Have an understanding of and empathy with older people.
• Be able to take a lead where needed and also be a team player. 
• Required to work in a physically and mentally demanding environment.

If you would like to use your experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the best quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, then MMCG is a rewarding place to be.

“Maria Mallaband Care Group’s main priority is the welfare and wellbeing of its residents and staff. We have therefore adopted a Group wide policy across all our Homes requiring all new staff to confirm they are willing to receive a [Covid-19] vaccine. Prior to commencing employment, the successful applicant will be required to confirm in writing that they are happy to consent to receiving a Covid Vaccine when available, in accordance with the Government’s UK wide vaccination programme and that they are not aware of any reason why they would should not consent. We are happy to answer any queries any applicant might have about this policy.”