Chef

Company: Shaw Healthcare
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Location: Tenterden
Job Description:

  • We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys., You will liaise with our Home Manager, Nutritional Therapist and staff to ensure high-quality fresh, home-cooked food is provided every day. You will also establish a rapport with our residents and their families in order to satisfy their dietary needs. This will include, but not limited to:
  • Preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents and others as required, in a timely manner.
  • Providing a varied diet, catering for the cultural preferences of those who use our services.
  • Catering for celebrations and other events in our Home.
  • Ordering supplies within the catering budget and company policy guidelines, using approved suppliers in the absence of the senior cook
  • Maintaining accurate catering records in accordance with HACCP.
  • Participating in inspections by Environmental Health and/or care regulators and Local Authorities.
  • Maintaining a high standard of hygiene within the kitchen by adhering to HACCP and COSHH guidelines.
  • Assisting in the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by ensuring adherence to Health & Safety and Welfare.

Shaw healthcare is looking for a Chef who is ready to make a positive impact at West View, a care home in Tenterden, Kent. The facility specialises in dementia, residential, and respite care, providing a safe and supportive environment.

Why Work at Shaw Healthcare?

Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee-Owned Healthcare company in the UK. We are now made up of 64 registered services, including 55 care homes, and 118 extra-care flats.

  • We operate using employee-ownership principles and are the Employee-Owned Business of the Year 2024.
  • We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications and our Leadership Programme, as well as in-house training on a diverse range of topics.
  • We take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees. We love holding celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long-service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month.

Excellent Career Opportunities

Care Qualifications

  • 76% Employee Owned – our employees have received over £1850 each in tax free bonuses to date!
  • Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000 for each referral by you)
  • Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays
  • Company Sick Pay
  • Enhanced payrates for bank holidays
  • Free Uniform
  • Death in service payment subject to criteria
  • GP online – providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app
  • Discounted Homemade Meals while on Shift
  • Pension scheme
  • Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
  • Holiday discounts
  • Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards
  • Online benefits and cashback rewards
  • Our support to your Wellbeing includes free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues

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Posted: September 20th, 2026