Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Or perhaps you are an experienced care professional looking for a change? Agincare has opportunities across the country that could be perfect for you and also add a real difference to the lives of those we support on a daily basis. Care is a vocation, we are looking for people who are passionate about supporting others and will take pride and love in the work they undertake on a daily basis. Interested? Apply today!

We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join our dedicated, passionate team in our Rochester Care Home, Robert Bean Lodge, Pattens Ln, Rochester

£500 welcome bonus available!

• Up to £13.50 per hour
• Full-time contract available
• Induction training
• Alternate weekends
• Free DBS
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000
• Outstanding career development
• Fully funded training and career development (up to level 5)
• Blue Light Care discount package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension scheme
• Staff appreciation incentives

About the role

Rochester Care Home has 56 beds, a CQC rating of "Good" and is set close to the amenities of Rochester and Chatham. We’re also well-placed for public transport, with Chatham train station not far away, for trains into London and across to Maidstone.
We believe in excellent personalised care, and as a Care Assistant you’ll be providing our residents with support and companionship – really getting to know them as individuals.

As a Care Home cook you will manage the preparation and the delivery of all meals within the Home, ensuring that any special dietary requirements are catered for.

Meals will be presented and prepared to an excellent standard and quality. You will create and maintain cooking and cleaning regimes for all areas of the kitchen in line with the Health and Safety and Company guidelines to ensure safe working practice within the home.

About You

• About You

• Previous catering experience - preferably in a care home setting, however this isn't essential
• Previous experience in managing or leading a team
• Excellent cooking skills with understanding of dietary requirements including intolerances and allergies
• Outstanding attention to detail

About Agincare

We’re a family run business caring for people since 1986.

With 4,000 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have nearly 100 locations across our care homes, home care branches and live-in offices – there really is something for everyone.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

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