We are committed to communities where older people flourish, by providing opportunities for our residents to enjoy treasured relationships, exercise choice and feel valued. When you join the St Monica Trust, you’ll be part of an organisation built on 100 years of trust, thanks to the people who work for us. Our benefits and perks for permanent and fixed term jobs include a generous pension scheme, Life Assurance, at least 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, access to retail and other discounts, subsidised gym, restaurant, free parking and much more! Job purpose The Chef (Village) manages the day-to-day food and beverage provision in their allocated kitchen in the village by overseeing day to day service and a team of Hospitality Assistants (inc. Seniors), with a proportion of food being cooked and prepared on site and by our suppliers. Key Results Summary responsibilities/outcomes Responsible for the day-to-day provision of the food and beverage service across allocated kitchen in the village, tailored to meet the needs and preferences of our residents/customers. Both cooking and preparing food onsite and finishing and serving food from our suppliers. Cooks bespoke food options for residents for meals, parties or events. Provides a café-style food/barista service to include, breakfast, lunch and supper. Ensures events are well catered for, meeting customers’ needs and preferences. Engages with residents and customers to meet their needs (inc. allergens) and preferences, actively seeking and responding to feedback and suggestions. Works with the Head Chef (Village) and the Catering Team Lead to implement changes. Responsible for managing the Front of House service for the kitchen, promotes good customer service in the team and makes improvements to the dining experience. Responsible for day-to-day temperature checks/controls regarding quality and presentation, labelling food, allergens, waste disposal, and general catering/kitchen hygiene and cleanliness Responsible for planning, stock rotation and ordering using Caternet system. Completes internal/external audits and activities using the Trusts systems in relation to health and safety, HACCP and COSHH. Manages external visits from EHO, CQC etc. Deputising for the Head Chef (Village) where required. Line manages a team of Hospitality Assistants (inc. Seniors); people activities including recruitment, managing absence and performance and associated activities on the Trust’s people system. Day to day rota planning and management. Other Skills and Qualifications Essential Diploma Level 2 in Food Production/Catering (or equivalent) Experience of supervising others Experience and knowledge of special dietary requirements/modified diets, advising on nutrition, hydration and dietary needs Previous experience working within a budget. Experience working within a busy and fast paced kitchen environment Experience working in a café/restaurant Experience of stock ordering and management Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety legislation and best practice Good standard of IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and bespoke systems – Desirable Level 3 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering (or equivalent) Diploma Level 3 in Food Production/Catering (or equivalent) Working with older people or people living with disabilities, communication or memory difficulties Ability to communicate and present information to audiences with varied abilities clearly and with confidence Experience of managing or overseeing a hospitality/Front of House service Experience analyzing EPOS sale data Other Skills and Qualifications Essential Diploma Level 2 in Food Production/Catering (or equivalent) Experience of supervising others Experience and knowledge of special dietary requirements/modified diets, advising on nutrition, hydration and dietary needs Working within a busy and fast paced kitchen environment Experience working in a care home catering function Experience of stock ordering and management Experience of monitoring/working within a budget Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety legislation and best practice Good standard of IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook Desirable Level 3 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering (or equivalent) Diploma Level 3 in Food Production/Catering (or equivalent) Working with older people or people living with disabilities, communication or memory difficulties Ability to communicate and present information to audiences with varied abilities clearly and with confidence Experience working with food produced externally Salary Ranges: £13.91 - £15.65 Time Type: Part time If you have any queries please email our Recruitment Team - recruitment@stmonicatrust.org.uk Communities where older people flourish - connection, contribution, choice We're committed to communities where older people flourish, and for us this means providing opportunities for our residents to enjoy treasured relationships, exercise choice and feel valued. We are a registered charity and not-for-profit offering a unique blend of welcoming retirement villages, specialist care homes and support for older people both in our communities and across our region. Because of the diverse nature of the Trust, there are a wide range of job opportunities – everything from care roles and nursing to housekeeping, catering, portering, administration, IT, HR, marketing, finance, and much more. Why work for us? We offer a wide variety of benefits, including industry leading rates of pay, generous pension scheme, subsidised staff meals and excellent training and career development opportunities, to name a few. To find out more visit our careers page. Can’t find a suitable role? Introduce yourself! Fill out this short form to register your interest and be the first in line for new job opportunities. St Monica Trust: A great place to work About St Monica Trust We have built a long-standing reputation for providing high quality care and support within our retirement villages and care homes. This is down to the exceptional people who work here - people who go the extra mile to build relationships with our residents and customers. We believe that’s it’s our dedicated team and our embedded values that make St Monica Trust such a great place to work. As a growing organisation, we are always on the look-out for caring, committed and professional people to join our team. St Monica Trust is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@stmonicatrust.org.uk. Stay connected If you have any questions or would like to find out more, you can contact our friendly recruitment team by emailing recruitment@stmonicatrust.org.uk or calling 0117 949 4091. Keep up to date with all latest news and developments from the Trust on our social media platforms: Facebook: @stmonicatrust Twitter: @St_Monica_Trust Instagram: @stmonicatrust LinkedIn: @St Monica Trust Find us on Glassdoor.