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Head Chef

Llys Herbert
Ty-Draw Road, Lisvane, Cardiff

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Ty-Draw Road, Lisvane, Cardiff

Are you a chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce? Used to leading teams? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Then join Care UK, a multi award-winning care provider as a Head Chef.

The Role

  • Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation
  • Develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals for residents and their requirements
  • Menu design and planning
  • Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines
  • Ensure compliance with both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen
  • Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

  • Alternate weekend and social friendly working hours
  • Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements* (*where applicable)
  • Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
  • Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
  • Annual purchase holiday scheme
  • Wellbeing support
  • Wagestream- access your wages at any time

Career Development

We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Staff and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a Chef with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others.  We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

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At a glance

Location

Ty-Draw Road
Lisvane
Cardiff
Glamorgan
CF14 0AW

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Pay
Up to £21.00
Shifts
To be discussed
Contract
Permanent
Reference
SYS-13752

Why work at Llys Herbert

At Care UK's Llys Herbert in Cardiff, providing the highest standard of care for residents is at the heart of what we do. As part of our friendly team, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career and the support to go far.

Our team works in a beautiful new, purpose-built care home with a family atmosphere. We provide high-quality residential, respite, and specialist dementia care in luxurious surroundings. We have fantastic facilities for residents, including a cinema, cafe and hair salon, as well as beautiful landscaped gardens.

We truly believe that every one of us makes a difference. If you're a passionate, caring individual who works well in a team, consider a rewarding career at Llys Herbert.

Why work at Llys Herbert
Why work at Llys Herbert
Why work at Llys Herbert

A catering role at Care UK

A catering career at Care UK

Join our team and you'll have the chance to get creative in the kitchen while cooking up nutritious, well-balanced meals that have a direct impact on residents’ health and wellbeing.  

Many catering colleagues join us from restaurants or hotels where they’re used to working long hours late into the night. In a care home, you’ll work more sociable hours, and you’ll also have the opportunity to build relationships by getting to know residents and their tastes and preferences. This is a role where you can really make a difference. 

Looking to progress in your career? Our Chef Academy is designed to support individuals in our hospitality teams to become the future kitchen chefs and leaders within Care UK.

Everyone needs to feel motivated and rewarded, so we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. Read more here.

Here at Care UK, we want all our colleagues to have a long and successful career with us. Our vision is to provide an inclusive training culture that empowers all colleagues with sector-leading development opportunities. View our opportunities for apprenticeships, development programmes and career progression.

At Care UK, we're proud to promote our diverse workforce and are committed to nurturing an inclusive culture. Our teams’ wellbeing is our top priority, and we believe it’s important to foster a culture of promoting open and honest conversations. Read more here.

As a colleague at Care UK, we believe it’s important that you know what you can expect from your manager to ensure people are fairly treated and properly recognised from day one. Our People Promise sets out clearly what you can expect from your manager and Care UK.

A catering career at Care UK
A catering career at Care UK
A catering career at Care UK

Trusted to care

A closely-knit team of managers, carers, nurses and support colleagues – and each of us is dedicated to your loved one’s care, health and wellbeing.

I decided to work for Care UK because it is a growing provider delivering customer excellence and I am excited to be part of the ‘family’ as they continue their journey.

They truly practice their values through the lens of Caring, Passionate and Teamwork and I too, want to stand alongside them knowing that I reflect these values when leading my team to deliver the best care and experience for the residents at Llys Herbert.

I have been a Registered Nurse for 25 years. I am experienced in the commissioning and decommissioning of services, and the operational management of mental health services both within the NHS and Independent sector. I have developed process and improvement and strategic plans, launched new services and implemented change management initiatives.

There are many skills required to manage and lead a team. Without doubt, you must be perceptive to the needs of your staff; have high expectations and to show them the way. Be present, approachable and lead by example. Share the vision for the service and inject enthusiasm and positivity to encourage the team to walk the journey with you with infectious creativity and solution focused practice.

I look forward to creating a meaningful and fulfilling life to the residents at Llys Herbert. Enjoy getting to know them and making them smile.

Therisa Galazka Home Manager