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Relief Chef required to provide cover across our Care Homes in the East Midlands area ( Bedfordshire Covering Baycroft Flitwick Care Home, Fernleigh Court Care & Nursing Home and Lakeview Lodge Care Home) Hours: 40 hours per week, working weekends on rotaDo you crave the taste of success? Do you dream of delivering a high quality nutritionally benefitting plate of food that not only tickles the taste buds but also makes a difference to health and wellbeing? Then why not come and join us at Country Court, to make every taste moment matter!Hourly rate: £16.00/Hour plus mileageDo you crave the taste of success? Do you dream of delivering a high quality nutritionally benefitting plate of food that not only tickles the taste buds but also makes a difference to health and wellbeing? Then why not come and join us at Country Court to make every taste moment matter!JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILYWe’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 3,500+ employees and over 45+ care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas - we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!THE REGIONAL RELIEF CHEF ROLEWithin your role as Regional Relief Chef, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:• Supporting various kitchen teams by providing shift cover for a cluster of our homes across various northern locations• Help the Chef Managers manage the catering teams.• Assist the Chef Managers in promoting and monitoring food hygiene and safety standards, carry out risk assessments and ensure the kitchen is cleaned to a high standard• Providing Holiday and Sickness cover across the region as directed• Responsible for the kitchen and staff in the Chef Manager's absence• Assist the Chef Managers with Menu planning ABOUT YOUWe are looking for an experienced Chef, who is proactive, passionate, and ambitious to support us and ensure they are deliver a 5* food experience.You will …Have a friendly and approachable because you will have contact with our residents, their guests and family,Experience as a Relief chef and working within a catering environmentValid Driving LicenseAccess to own transport is essential as travel is a fundamental part of this role.Ability to cover sites across the region.Valid food hygiene certificate.A passion for producing high quality food.Can do attitude!Be able to take initiative and responsibilityCity & Guilds 7061 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering for the Hospitality IndustryIdeally over 3 years’ experience as a Chef or in a similar environment and roleIN RETURNYou’ll be joining a family business and you will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:• A rewarding job with exciting opportunities for career progression• Enhanced Bank Holiday rates at Christmas and New Year at Double time, all other bank holiday paid at Time and a Half• Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*• Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*• Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card.• Free Uniform *Subject to Terms and ConditionsClick the Apply Button Now! -If the Chef role sounds like a job for you.PLEASE NOTE:All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.