About You
Our approach is about creative thinking in our activities and co-production with the people we care for. We work with each individual to design and plan what we do – so we can create the best experiences together. Being passionate, kind, and resilient is. These are our values and they’re at the heart of the way we do things. If you’re creative and passionate and like to get stuck in with providing high quality meals. You love variety. And you’re also patient and resilient, showing lots of empathy and kindness, then you should join our team.
Who We Are
We’re here to support people to flourish in a place they call home. We’re one of the largest providers of adult social care with over 4,000 colleagues supporting 1,300 people. Our approach is all about activities and co-production with the people we support. We work with them to design and plan what we do – so we can create the best experiences together. We're very proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by ‘The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025’.
And we’re on a mission to benefit even more people with our uncompromising quality of care and support. It’s the professional expertise and passion of our team that makes us different. We genuinely care and we love supporting people to set and then reach their goals. Because every person deserves the very best experience – every day.
What is involved
Our Chef play a vital role in the operation of our Care Homes, the people who live with us deserve high quality meals – and we provide an extensive quality menu to cater for anyone. You will prepare and produce excellent quality meals to high standards. You will; Welcome the people we support warmly and live our values of business. To collaborate with your colleagues to provide efficient and dynamic support and supervision to our kitchen staff. Planning meals consulting with residents and staff to ensure that individual dietary needs and preferences are carefully planed. Ensure that all Health and Safety and any other relevant legislation is adhered to.
Getting Creative
Our approach is all about the food we provide and ensure we have a varied menu to meet each individual need. We design plan food plans in line with the SALT Team guidance – so we can create the best experiences together.
Role Responsibilities
• You’ll give high-quality food tailored to people’s needs
• And of course, you’ll follow our procedures, so we give consistent, safe, and reliable care to the food we provide.
If you’re ready for a job that can truly make a difference and you’re up for a challenge, then this is the team for you.
Essential Skills
• 12 months cooking experience
• Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness, and a passion to make a difference
• Commitment to the aims and objectives of the home and of Ivolve
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)
• A commitment to undertake training and development
Desirable Skills
• Previous experience of kitchen work within social care setting
• Knowledge and commitment regarding Equal Opportunities
• Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks
• Confident IT user