Location
Edgware

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£16 Per Hour

About the Role
Are you a chef that’s looking for more work-life balance? Are you looking to move away from split shifts and working into the early hours? If this sounds familiar, why not consider a move into the care sector? Here at Maria Mallaband, our Chefs still work with seasonal ingredients and create dishes to restaurant standard. If you thrive on the delicate balance of creativity and budgets, look no further! We’re seeking a talented Chef who can weave magic into our menu while keeping a watchful eye on the bottom line.

What will you be doing?
Menu Planning and Seasonality:
Create menus that dance with seasonal ingredients where possible, ensuring freshness and delight for our residents. Balance creativity with cost-effectiveness.
Recipe Development:
Dream up crave-worthy, innovative dishes that align with our brand identity. Design recipes that fit within our kitchen’s capabilities and equipment.
Food Management:
Oversee food preparation, presentation, and taste. Our guests deserve nothing less than perfection. Manage inventory efficiently to minimise waste and maximise flavour.
Budget Mastery:
Understand food and labour costs and work within a pricing strategy. Craft menus that not only tantalize taste buds but also keep our business thriving.

Knights Court
Knights Court lies within the London borough of Edgware, providing specialist residential care with additional dementia provision for residents within the home. A home with the latest facilities and amenities, rooms are all ensuite, with bright and modern decor. Residents are encouraged to make their space their own with personal images and possessions. There are several communal areas in the home, each different and created to suit the residents. There is a broad and interesting activity programme, keeping people active whilst they are here. From taking part in exercise sessions to spending time reminiscing or enjoying performances together, there is something for everyone.

Experience
Proven experience as Chef.

About you
While it would be amazing if you had experience working in a care setting, we welcome applications from all sectors! Holder of a food hygiene certificate or equivalent. Financial acumen – you know your numbers as well as your favourite recipe.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications required beyond the food hygiene certificate.

What’s in it for you?
Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs, 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children.*
Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday.
Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill.
Free criminal record checks.
Pension Scheme with Nest.
Flexible working patterns.
Cycle to work scheme.
Service recognition.
Training support and development opportunities.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Wellbeing support.
Discounted gym membership.
*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.