Kitchen Chef
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Chef to join our Homelessness Social Care Service in Westminster.
£12,603.50 per annum, working 17.5 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply) Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contributionAll applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do: To be responsible for the day-to-day supervision for all staff working in the kitchen/dining room To prepare and cook meals for residents according to agreed menus To ensure that meals are provided on time in accordance advertised meal times To ensure food kitchen hygiene meets a high standard at all times To ensure that all meals are appropriately presented and served To monitor all kitchen staff in safe methods of working with equipment and machinery To report any accident, breakage or fault in accordance with the stated procedure To maintain a high level of cleanliness and hygiene in all food preparation and serving areas To provide a high standard of service to customers at all times and to deal with customers comments and complaints appropriately Any other duties as designated by the line manager
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you: Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement Approachable and open behaviour Prefers working as part of a group or team Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments Is confident with high levels of self-esteem Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication Is essentially customer-focused Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours
What you'll bring:
Essential: Holds a level 3 food safety certificate
Desirable:
Previously worked in a kitchen environment
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team.Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Delicia Mensah Talent Partner People TeamLook Ahead Cally Yard, 439 Caledonian Road, London, N7 9BG Pronouns: She/Her