Total 126 F&B / Tourism / Hospitality job vacancies in DSST: Home Office

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we believe in caring for those who care for our residents.We recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, supporting your career development with a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. We are now seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as a Head Chef. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Head Chef will be to manage and lead a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service that contributes to the overall well-being of the residents and is achieved within budget. Other responsibilities will include: Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance. Placing food orders, subject to appropriate levels of authority, with approved suppliers, complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control, ensuring good quality provisions are purchased within agreed budget limits. Supervising and directing the work of other kitchen staff and the Host team, instructing and demonstrating simple food preparation activities to unqualified staff. Practicing safe systems of work across the range of tasks and moving and handling loads by assessing risk and having due regard for the personal safety of residents, visitors, and staff. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do. Our ideal candidate must: Two years experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors. Hold a relevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ. Demonstrate passion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary standards to residents. Demonstrate an ability to control a budget. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other.Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Chef required for our brand-new luxury care home ‘Selwood House’ in Charlton Down, Dorchester, Dorset, Part of the Country Court Family.
Hours: 40 hours per week, working weekends on rota
Selwood House Care Home located in Charlton Down near Dorchester accommodates up to 84 residents, and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to cater for various care needs. Specialising in residential care, dementia care, and short-term respite care, Selwood House will provide a warm welcome as soon as you set foot through the door.
Have you considered working in hospitality in the care industry? We probably have the best working hours in the hospitality business, we don’t have late nights or busy weekends, its consistent throughout the week. Why not come and join us at xxxxxxxxxxx to make every taste moment matter!
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 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 CHEF ROLE
Within your role as Chef, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:

Aid in the preparation of high-quality meals for your residents.
Help the Chef Manager manage the catering team.
Assist the Chef Manager in promoting and monitoring food hygiene and safety standards, carry out risk assessments and ensure the kitchen is cleaned to a high standard,
Responsible for the kitchen and staff in the Chef Manager's absence
Assist the Chef Manager with Menu planning

ABOUT YOU
We want an experienced Chef, who is proactive, passionate, and ambitious to support us to create the best person-centred environment for our residents and ensure they are delivered 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 chef and working within a catering environment
Valid food hygiene certificate.
A passion for producing high quality food.
Can do attitude!
Be able to take initiative and responsibility


City & Guilds 7061 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering for the Hospitality Industry


Ideally over 3 years’ experience as a Chef or in a similar environment and role

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
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.
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Chef role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting overseas applications for sponsorship.
You may have experience of Chef, cook, restaurant chef, sous chef, personal chef, executive chef, kitchen chef,

Chef - required for our beautiful care home ‘Somerset House' in Wheldrake near York YO19 6AW
Hours: 38 Hours per week, working weekends on rota
Have you considered working in hospitality in the care industry? We probably have the best working hours in the hospitality business, we don’t have late nights or busy weekends, its consistent throughout the week.
Somerset House Care Home offers family-led nursing and residential care in the beautiful Yorkshire village of Wheldrake near York. Dipin our Home Manager & the friendly and compassionate care team are dedicated to our residents, providing personal, dignified care that ensures our home is exactly that – a home.
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 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 CHEF ROLE
Within your role as Chef, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:

Aid in the preparation of high-quality meals for your residents.
Help the Chef Manager manage the catering team.
Assist the Chef Manager in promoting and monitoring food hygiene and safety standards, carry out risk assessments and ensure the kitchen is cleaned to a high standard,
Responsible for the kitchen and staff in the Chef Manager's absence
Assist the Chef Manager with Menu planning

ABOUT YOU
We want an experienced Chef, who is proactive, passionate, and ambitious to support us to create the best person-centred environment for our residents and ensure they are delivered 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 chef and working within a catering environment
Valid food hygiene certificate.
A passion for producing high quality food.
Can do attitude!
Be able to take initiative and responsibility


City & Guilds 7061 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering for the Hospitality Industry


Ideally over 3 years’ experience as a Chef or in a similar environment and role

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
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.
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Chef role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting overseas applications for sponsorship.
You may have experience of Chef, cook, restaurant chef, sous chef, personal chef, executive chef, kitchen chef,

About The Role
***The Applewood - NEW RESIDENTIAL HOME OPENING 2025***

Please note that this is a full-time role working 8am - 5pm, 29.75 hours per week. Full flexibility is required.

HC-One are looking for a Chef with an S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery, a minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, and an understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points.
We want you to have an amazing experience working at HC-One, starting with our commitment to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.

About You

You’ll be organised to meet service times, thrive on autonomy to plan, and prioritise and have a knack for following recipes perfectly. You will be passionate about food and understand the importance of good quality, home cooking to our Residents. And, whenever you communicate with a Resident or co-worker, you’ll be truly considerate and kind.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.
About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life.
To be able to provide the kindest possible care there are 5 qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day. We call these 5 qualities: Kindness the HC-One Way. We are curious, compassionate, creative, courageous, and can always be counted on.
We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive teams allow us to learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve.
Rewards and benefits
We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career as a Chef HC-One will invest in you with great opportunities to progress into regional and national roles:

- Great work life balance
- An hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications
- Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
- Free uniform
- During a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be available
- Company pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Group life assurance cover
- Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
- Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.
- GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16
- An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
- Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
- Wellbeing - 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
- Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
- An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family and we are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one with full support provided on your journey.

About The Role
***The Applewood - NEW RESIDENTIAL HOME OPENING 2025***

Please note that this is a full-time role working 8am - 5pm shifts, 29.75 hours per week. Full flexibility is required.

In your role as a Head Chef at HC One, you’ll value one thing above all. Kindness. It carries across every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our Residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

As a Head Chef that will mean managing the kitchen team to cook and serve nutritious, healthy meals that our Residents will love. You’ll provide great choice, considering cultural preferences and special dietary requirements. And, whether you’re managing the food stock, working out how to make the most of your budget or liaising with central support teams on nutrition standards compliance, you’ll always have Resident wellbeing in mind above anything else.

HC-One are looking for a Head Chef with an S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery, a minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate and an understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points. Beyond that, it’s all about your brilliant, positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. You’ll be organised to meet service times, thrive on autonomy to plan and priorities and have a knack for following recipes perfectly. And, whenever you communicate with a Resident or co-worker, you’ll be truly considerate and kind.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.
We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career as a Head Chef we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

- Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications.
- Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
- Free uniform
- During a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be available
- Company pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Group life assurance cover
- Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
- Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.
- GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16
- An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
- Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
- Wellbeing - 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
- Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
- An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family and we are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.

Food & Beverage Assistant - Baycroft Flitwick Care Home, Flitwick, Bedfordshire MK45 - Part of the Country Court Family
Hours: 40 Hours per week, working weekends on rota (Shift Times 0730-1800 working over 4 days)
Flitwick Care Home offers specialist residential, and dementia care across 3 floors comprising of 75 rooms. Luxury facilities include a cinema, library, hair salon, treatment room and gym as well as access to beautiful landscaped gardens.
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 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!
ABOUT THE FRONT OF HOUSE HOST ROLE:Within your role as Front of House Host, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Some of your responsibilities will include:

Serving residents their meals, snacks & beverages
Replenish all snack stations
Clean up after all meals
Re-lay tables & cloths
Cleaning the dining/kitchen areas

ABOUT YOU:We want someone proactive, passionate and ambitious to support us to create the best person-centred environment for our residents and to connect us to our local community. You’ll be genuinely valued and empowered as an integral part of our team. You will have the following experience:

Excellent Customer service skills
Good knowledge & experience in the food/restaurant Industry
Knowledge of COSHH & health & safety standards
Have a friendly & caring attitude
Able to engage well with the residents and their families
Understanding of people with Dementia
Able to work independently & as a team

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
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.
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Front of House Host role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting overseas applications for sponsorship.
You may have experience as
Waiter, Waitress, catering assistant, maître d’, server, Food runner, bartender, sommelier, host stand, dining assistant, Food & Beverage Assistant

Sets up glasses, silverware, dishes, trays, napkins, condiments and cold menu items (e.g., salad, dessert, bread and cold beverages) on a serving line. Removes dishes and trays from tables. Operates, breaks down and cleans all electrical equipment for food preparation. Cleans kitchen equipment (e.g., worktables, sinks and refrigerators). Separates food waste and trash from dishes, glasses and silverware in dishwashing area. Loads and operates dishwashers, stores clean dishes, glasses and silverware. Washes tables and counters, vacuums and shampoos carpets. Sweeps and mops kitchen floors, cleans windows, washes walls and cleans and sanitizes trashcans. Sorts, washes, peels and cuts fresh fruits and vegetables.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12601502

Starting at $16.86 Per Hour (NA 1)

Chef Manager - Flitwick Care Home, Flitwick, Bedfordshire MK45 - Part of the Country Court Family
Hours: 40 Hours working weekends as per rota (Shift Times 07:30-18:00)
Flitwick Care Home offers specialist residential, and dementia care across 3 floors comprising of 75 rooms. Luxury facilities include a cinema, library, hair salon, treatment room and gym as well as access to beautiful landscaped gardens
Have you considered working in hospitality in the care industry? We probably have the best working hours in the hospitality business, we don’t have late nights or busy weekends, its consistent throughout the week.
Do 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 as a Chef Manager at xxxxxx to make every taste moment matter!
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 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 ROLE
Within your role as Chef Manager, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:

Managing your team to ensure delivery of innovative solutions and quality service in line with business objectives and company standards to achieve and maximise set targets.
Proactive management of catering team. Responsible for recruiting, supporting, training and people development to deliver an efficient, high quality service to our residents
Accountable for ensuring ongoing team & resident communications
Responsible for maintaining, ordering, and controlling food stocks within budget.
Innovative menu planning, and design of food service within specified budgets ensuring high standard of food presentation and portion/quality control.
Accountable for creating a platform for financial growth through cost control and culinary excellence.
Accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies and duty of care to customer and colleagues.

ABOUT YOU
We want an experienced proactive inspirational leader, who can create a motivational culture in a high-pressured environment and ensure our residents are always delivered a 5* food experience.
You will …

Be able to effectively listen, establishing trust and ensuring contractual compliance through exemplary leadership.


Be able to take initiative and responsibility, committing to achieving growth by creating a culture of flexibility, adaptability and challenging the norm.


Have proven leadership skills


City & Guilds 7061 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering for the Hospitality Industry


Ideally over 4 years’ experience as a Chef Manager or in a similar environment and role

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
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.
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Chef Manager role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting overseas applications for sponsorship.

Food & Beverage Assistant - Required at Castor Lodge located in the village of Castor near Peterborough - Part of The Country Court Family
Hours: 40 Hours per week, working weekends on rota (Hours 0730 -1800)
Castor Lodge located in the village of Castor near Peterborough provides a warm welcome as soon as you set foot through the door. The home has been designed for residents living with dementia in mind and incorporates themed areas to facilitate meaningful activities for residents including its own pub, hairdressing salon and nail spa, corner shop and café bistro not to mention the beautiful outdoor spaces, for relaxation.
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 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!
ABOUT THE FOOD & BEVERAGE ROLE:Within your role as a Food & Beverage Assistant, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Some of your responsibilities will include:

Serving residents their meals, snacks & beverages
Replenish all snack stations
Clean up after all meals
Re-lay tables & cloths
Cleaning the dining/kitchen areas

ABOUT YOU:We want someone proactive, passionate and ambitious to support us to create the best person-centred environment for our residents and to connect us to our local community. You’ll be genuinely valued and empowered as an integral part of our team. You will have the following experience:

Excellent Customer service skills
Experience as a Food & Beverage Assistant or similar role
Good knowledge & experience in the food/restaurant Industry
Knowledge of COSHH & health & safety standards
Have a friendly & caring attitude
Able to engage well with the residents and their families
Understanding of people with Dementia
Able to work independently & as a team

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
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.
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Food & Beverage Assistant role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.
You may have experience as
Waiter, Waitress, catering assistant, maître d’, server, Food runner, bartender, sommelier, host stand, dining assistant, Front of House Host, Host, Hostess

Chef - required for our beautiful care home ‘Somerset House' in Wheldrake near York YO19 6AW
Hours: 38 Hours per week, working weekends on rota
Have you considered working in hospitality in the care industry? We probably have the best working hours in the hospitality business, we don’t have late nights or busy weekends, its consistent throughout the week.
Somerset House Care Home offers family-led nursing and residential care in the beautiful Yorkshire village of Wheldrake near York. Dipin our Home Manager & the friendly and compassionate care team are dedicated to our residents, providing personal, dignified care that ensures our home is exactly that – a home.
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 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 CHEF ROLE
Within your role as Chef, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:

Aid in the preparation of high-quality meals for your residents.
Help the Chef Manager manage the catering team.
Assist the Chef Manager in promoting and monitoring food hygiene and safety standards, carry out risk assessments and ensure the kitchen is cleaned to a high standard,
Responsible for the kitchen and staff in the Chef Manager's absence
Assist the Chef Manager with Menu planning

ABOUT YOU
We want an experienced Chef, who is proactive, passionate, and ambitious to support us to create the best person-centred environment for our residents and ensure they are delivered 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 chef and working within a catering environment
Valid food hygiene certificate.
A passion for producing high quality food.
Can do attitude!
Be able to take initiative and responsibility


City & Guilds 7061 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering for the Hospitality Industry


Ideally over 3 years’ experience as a Chef or in a similar environment and role

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
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.
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Chef role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting overseas applications for sponsorship.
You may have experience of Chef, cook, restaurant chef, sous chef, personal chef, executive chef, kitchen chef,

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we believe in caring for those who care for our residents.We recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, support your career development with a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. We are now seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as Commis Chef. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Commis Chef, your primary role will be to assist the Chef de Partie in preparing food and performing basic cooking tasks.You will work in different areas of the kitchen, such as vegetables, fish and meat, and sauces, usually on a six-month rotation programme. Other responsibilities will include: Supporting all chefs to manage and deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice, dignity, confidentiality, and safety are maintained. Participating in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to discuss and agree on catering functions across the home and address residents' special needs or dietary requirements. This must include knowledge of cultural and religious preferences. Preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Chefs, promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes. Preparing special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Chefs. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidate must: Hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent. Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Have a minimum of 1-year catering experience. Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary services to residents. Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other.Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare we believe in caring for those who care for our residents; we recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues,supportingyour career development byoffering a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. We are nowseekingacompassionate,enthusiastic, and dedicatedindividualto join our friendly, award-winning team as Kitchen Assistant. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is tosupport the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals, ensuring a high quality and comprehensive service is delivered to residents. Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Understanding the principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene. Contributingfully to team working, responding positively tocolleagues,and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly. Advisingon the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring thetimelyandappropriate orderingof replacement goods. Actingaccordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, youwill live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidatemust: Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate anddemonstrateshigh standardsof personal hygiene. Have theknowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments. Be an efficient worker, capable of a high level of sustained physical effort and able to respond to a demanding workload. Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working. Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards the residents. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largestproviders of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the lateryearsof our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other. Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice forresidents and employees. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Package Description: Shift Details:days At Avery Healthcare, we believe in caring for those who care for our residents. We recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, supporting your career development with a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. We are now seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as a Head Chef. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Head Chef will be to manage and lead a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service that contributes to the overall well-being of the residents and is achieved within budget. Other responsibilities will include: Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance. Placing food orders, subject to appropriate levels of authority, with approved suppliers, complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control, ensuring good quality provisions are purchased within agreed budget limits. Supervising and directing the work of other kitchen staff and the Host team, instructing and demonstrating simple food preparation activities to unqualified staff. Practicing safe systems of work across the range of tasks and moving and handling loads by assessing risk and having due regard for the personal safety of residents, visitors, and staff. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do. Our ideal candidate must: Two years experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors. Hold a relevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ. Demonstrate passion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary standards to residents. Demonstrate an ability to control a budget. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other.Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare,we believe in caring for those who care for our residents.We recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues,supportingyour career development witha variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. We are nowseekingacompassionate,enthusiastic,and dedicatedindividualto join ourfriendly, award-winning team asa Sous Chef. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Sous Chefwill be tosupportthe head chef in leading a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive,and high-quality culinary service, which contributes to the overall well-being of the residents and is achieved within budget. Other responsibilities will include: Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance. Supervising and directing the work of culinary staff, as directed by the Head Chef, providing instruction and demonstration to unqualified staff on simple food preparation activities. Understandingthe principles of safe food handling to ensure that all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen meets the highest hygiene standards. Supporting all culinary team members in fully understandingthe Avery Food safety management system. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, youmust live our values of caring,support,honesty, respect, and accountabilityin all that you do. Our ideal candidatemust: Holdarelevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent. Have a minimum of 1 year of catering experience. Demonstrate compassionand commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary services to residents. Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largestproviders of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other. Our vision of creating meaningful livestogether is achieved by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout ourgrowing portfolio of over 100 care homes while establishing ourselves as the preferred choice forresidents and employees. Please note this role will require: ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs

Chef - Flitwick Care Home, Flitwick, Bedfordshire MK45 - Part of the Country Court Family
Hours: 40 Hours working weekends as per rota (Shift Times 07:30-18:00)
Flitwick Care Home offers specialist residential, and dementia care across 3 floors comprising of 75 rooms. Luxury facilities include a cinema, library, hair salon, treatment room and gym as well as access to beautiful landscaped gardens
Have you considered working in hospitality in the care industry? We probably have the best working hours in the hospitality business, we don’t have late nights or busy weekends, its consistent throughout the week. Why not come and join us at Flitwick to make every taste moment matter!
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 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 CHEF ROLE
Within your role as Chef, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:

Aid in the preparation of high-quality meals for your residents.
Help the Chef Manager manage the catering team.
Assist the Chef Manager in promoting and monitoring food hygiene and safety standards, carry out risk assessments and ensure the kitchen is cleaned to a high standard,
Responsible for the kitchen and staff in the Chef Manager's absence
Assist the Chef Manager with Menu planning

ABOUT YOU
We want an experienced Chef, who is proactive, passionate, and ambitious to support us to create the best person-centred environment for our residents and ensure they are delivered 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 chef and working within a catering environment
Valid food hygiene certificate.
A passion for producing high quality food.
Can do attitude!
Be able to take initiative and responsibility


City & Guilds 7061 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering for the Hospitality Industry


Ideally over 3 years’ experience as a Chef or in a similar environment and role

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
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.
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Chef role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.
You may have experience of Chef, cook, restaurant chef, sous chef, personal chef, executive chef, kitchen chef,