The Opportunity
A unique opportunity for a passionate and talented Chef to join us as we open our highly prestigious luxury care home Haddenham Park in Buckinghamshire. Leading the commissioning of the hospitality team this is an exceptional role for a truly exceptional Chef!
The impact you will make.
With your passion to bring joy to the dining experience for residents, you'll lead, mentor and develop a team to create beautiful, inviting and flavourful meals.
Carefully crafting highly nutritious, balanced dishes that cater to multiple dietary needs will be something you're highly experienced in and dedicated to delivering.
A natural with people of all ages, you'll develop a responsive dining experience, attending resident meetings to ensure personal preferences and special occasions are catered for.
Always inspired by the seasons, you'll bring a seasonal flavour to regularly change menus and create daily specials to keep residents engaged and enjoying dining.
A sound commercial mindset, your kitchen will be well managed aligning with budgets to minimise waste and maximise resources.
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail - food safety, including temperature controls, stock management and cleanliness will be paramount to you.
You'll ensure your team at Haddenham Park is always up to date with training and fully compliant with health & safety regulations, food hygiene and Majesticare standards.
Teamwork in the hospitality and dining experience at Haddenham Park is a culture of collaboration, trust and instilling passion to create something truly special for residents.
Who you are
Creative. Highly skilled in working with special dietary needs, you'll be passionate to craft beautifully presented meals and thrive in the freedom to develop your own menus.
Family. Experienced in leadership, you manage with kindness and compassion always inspiring and encouraging the very best in people. To you, teamwork is everything.
Trust. Quick on your feet to problem solve, you handle multiple tasks with efficiency and always with a smile.
Adventurous. Developing your career is something you're dedicated too & you're positive in promoting the standards and style of care home dining.
You'll love being part of our family, because...
Access to VivUp, a global leader, with a fresh approach to Employee benefits and Wellbeing. Exclusive to our Majesticare family, you'll find instant access to 1,150+ ways to save on your lifestyle.
From high street retailers, Primark, Nike, M&S and B&Q to name but a few to savings on food shopping. dining out and leisure activities - there's a saving for everyone and every occasion!Supporting our Majesticare family to live well and feel supported is essential, and it’s something we are deeply invested in.
Within Vivup StarHub, you'll find 'Your Care Wellbeing,' an online hub providing valuable resources to support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. We offer guides to working through menopause, balancing work with childcare and family responsibilities, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme and the Care Workers Charity.
Highly trained mental health first aiders are throughout our homes and our People, whenever you need to reach out, we've got you. Within our Majesticare family, you'll always be supported to live well, play well, and thrive throughout your career.
At Majesticare we know just how hard it can be to get an appointment with our GP, especially when it's the unexpected need for help and you're juggling work and family life.
As part of our employee benefits program, Vivup StarHub, you and your family can book an online GP consultation 24/7.
A free-to-use service to ensure you're well looked after.Every month you can apply for a special Majesticare Grant.
A grant of £250 towards a charitable cause, community project, or a personal project that's really important to you.
From expert advice and event organisation to support promoting your cause on social media and within the community or simply being there on the day to help, we're with you all the way.At Majesticare we celebrate every achievement and reward hard work and dedication to being part of our family.
Through our 'Values Heroes', we encourage and promote team recognition to embody our values of heart, happiness, trust, family, and creativity.
We are known for our innovative team-building away days and our spectacular annual Star Awards.From a high-five e-card to being nominated for a national award, you will be celebrated for all that you do.
Joining our Majesticare family you'll be embraced by our culture of growth and learning. To us, every member of our team is part of our journey and in turn, we are honoured to be part of yours.
Wherever your career pathway leads, you will be nurtured and supported to break your own barriers and become the version of yourself you’ve always wanted to be.
Throughout Majesticare, we believe that by working together, we will make a true and positive impact in all of our homes. We embrace every culture and identity.
Every single member of our family, residents, and team members who live and work with us should feel safe and listened to without judgment or bias and this includes people from the LGBTQ+ community.
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Chef - Haddenham Park Care Home & Apartments
Haddenham Park, Aylesbury
Full time - predominately day time work.
£DOE