Shaw healthcare (Group) Ltd
Senior Chef at Llys Hafren
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Location: Llys Hafren Residential Care Home, Welshpool SY21 7AR
Salary: £16.40 per hour
Hours: 36hrs per week
Shift Times: Between 7.30am - 5pm on a 4-week rolling rota - requirement to work alternative weekends
Looking for a chef role with more purpose and a better work-life balance?
If you're passionate about creating delicious, home-cooked food and enjoy leading a team, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Llys Hafren is a care home located in Welshpool, Powys, offering 40 residential places focused on dementia care. At Llys Hafren, you'll play a vital role in enhancing our residents' quality of life. Mealtimes are one of the highlights of the day, and you'll help ensure every resident enjoys nutritious, freshly prepared meals in a warm and welcoming environment.
What's involved in the role?
As our Senior Chef, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring every meal is prepared to the highest standards of quality, nutrition and presentation.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Preparing, cooking and serving fresh, nutritious, home-cooked meals for residents.
- Planning varied menus that cater for individual dietary requirements, allergies, cultural preferences and specialist diets.
- Working closely with the Home Manager, Nutritional Therapist and care teams to ensure residents receive meals that meet their individual needs.
- Leading, motivating and supporting the catering team, ensuring high standards are maintained throughout every shift.
- Ordering food and kitchen supplies, managing stock levels and controlling budgets effectively.
- Monitoring food quality, reducing waste and ensuring efficient kitchen operations.
- Maintaining accurate food safety records and ensuring full compliance with HACCP, COSHH and Environmental Health regulations.
- Ensuring the kitchen is always clean, organised and maintained to the highest hygiene standards.
- Preparing buffets and special menus for birthdays, seasonal celebrations and events within the home.
- Supporting inspections from Environmental Health and regulatory bodies.
- Creating a positive dining experience that residents look forward to every day.
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What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience working as a Chef with supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
- Leads by example and enjoys supporting and developing others.
- Has excellent organisation and time management skills.
- Understands food hygiene and health & safety requirements.
- Enjoys building relationships with residents, relatives and colleagues.
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Why join Shaw healthcare?
As the UK's largest employee-owned healthcare company, we know our colleagues are our greatest asset. We provide ongoing training, opportunities to progress and a supportive working environment where you'll be recognised for the difference you make.
What We Offer
- Daytime shifts with a better work-life balance
- Employee Ownership Bonus – our colleagues have received over £2,850 each in tax-free bonuses
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata), including bank holidays
- Company Sick Pay
- Enhanced pay for bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Free uniform
- Discounted homemade meals whilst on shift
- 24/7 online GP service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £1,000
- Access to over 1,600 retail, leisure and holiday discounts
- Ongoing training, qualifications and career development opportunities
Cook with purpose. Lead with passion.
Every meal you prepare will provide comfort, enjoyment and reassurance to our residents. You'll be joining a caring, supportive team where your experience is valued and your contribution makes a genuine difference every single day.
If you're ready to bring your culinary skills to a role that's both rewarding and fulfilling, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
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