Chef

Package Description

Chef

We are currently looking for a Chef to join our existing team

Working as part of this team, the role includes preparing and cooking approximately 120 daily meals, planning and organising ingredients and working to the daily plan as agreed with the Head Chef. You will provide high quality food and assist in menu planning and development. You will complete food hygiene checks and documents.

You will work shifts on a rota 5 days out of 7 (including weekends) undertaking shifts between 07:00 to 13:30 and 08:00 to 17:30.

You will hold a City & Guilds 706/1 or 2, NVQ/QCF or equivalent qualification along with a British Food Hygiene Certificate.

The successful candidate will also be IT literate, have good communication, planning and organising skills and hold a clean driving licence.

£ 24,743.52 per annum plus enhancements for weekends

37.5 hours per week (1 FTE)

Near Alderley Edge

David Lewis is a registered charity dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning and physical disabilities.

We provide exceptional education, therapy and life skills development from our base near Alderley Edge and in the local community.

Benefits include:

· Free DBS

· Paid while training

· An occupational pension (up to 6%)

· Up to 12 weeks full sick pay

· Life Assurance Cover (3 x basic annual salary)

· Financial Support for Further Education

· A comprehensive health and wellbeing provision including a Staff Counsellor, Staff Physio, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health service and a dedicated Workplace Mentor

· On site gym and swimming pool

· Free parking

David Lewis is a values-based employer, when looking for candidates:

Due to our location, you will require your own mode of transport as there is no Public Transport 

                                     *EXCEPTIONAL JOBS FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE* 

We are committed to screening all staff through the Disclosure and Barring Service and are an equal opportunities employer.

About Us

About Us:

David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.

We have a successful track record built up over 100 years with expertise in specialist residential, education, day opportunities and clinical and therapeutic services

Our specialist school and college is part of an education, day opportunities and residential community.

Our School is for 11-19 year olds and rated GOOD by Ofsted

We also have a college onsite for 16-25 year olds with an Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING

Residential services for adults, either living in accommodation at our 165 acres in Warford or in one of our houses in a local town or village in Cheshire.

Adult day opportunities which develop social and vocational skills with the potential to lead to employment opportunities.

Access to therapy, nursing, medical and behaviour support if appropriate to an individual’s needs.

David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.

David Lewis provides care 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Hence, the post does require working early, late and weekend shifts as required.

David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS. This is funded by David Lewis