Head Chef Foxgrove and Maynell House, Felixstowe £16 per hour 40 hours per week (includes alternate weekends) across both homes Do you have a passion for preparing and cooking meals and want to help make a difference in people''s lives? If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to lead our kitchen team in our lovely care home, Foxgrove and Maynell House, catering for 43 residents. Foxgrove is a small and homely care home. The atmosphere is harmonious with plenty of laughter and fun. Staff look on the residents as part of an extended family and all of the team members are friendly, open and outgoing. The home has a striking interior with a beautiful staircase and plenty of other original features. What would a typical day look like? Liaising with our residents to prepare a variety of home cooked meals in accordance with various allergy and dietary requirements.Writing and planning weekly menus, stock control and ordering as well as keeping wastage to a minimum.Using your creativity for our regular theme nights, where we prepare dishes from around the world.Developing and managing our existing kitchen team. The successful candidate will have experience in working in a professional kitchen, have good organisational skills and knowledge of good kitchen practices and food hygiene standards. City and Guilds or NVQ qualifications are preferred but not essential as they can be provided through our Academy. In return we offer a comprehensive benefits ..... full job details .....