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Harrogate Neighbours is an award-winning organisation with a recent rating of Good from the Care Quality Commission.

Our mission is to offer our staff the time, care, warmth, compassion, and support necessary to make Harrogate Neighbours a true ‘homely’ experience for our clients, and an amazing place to work.

We help our Clients to live independently, to keep their dignity, and increase their quality of life.

What you’ll be doing:

As Chef, you will work alongside our existing team to provide a high-quality service to our residents at Heath Lodge Community Haven. You will work confidently and proactively as part of a team, and independently, to ensure the effective and efficient running of the kitchen and to produce home cooked, high-quality meals for our service users. You will adhere to all Food, Hygiene, and Health & Safety standards.

This role is full-time, working from 7.30am – 5.00pm. This will also include some weekend work, working around a rota with the other Chefs.

What we need you to bring to our community:

Flexibility, experience, and dedication are must qualities for this role. You should be in-keeping with our core company values, including strong leadership and principles, passion, and quality. Confidence in your capabilities as a chef is essential for this role as you will need to ensure the kitchen and our team continue to provide a great service to our clients.

What we are looking for:

• A confident and experienced chef
• Flexibility in your approach
• Someone who is proactive
• Confidence working alone and as part of a team
• Knowledge and experience with Food and Hygiene Standards
• Knowledge and experience with Health and Safety Standards

What we will offer you in return:

When working for Harrogate Neighbours Housing Association, employees will enjoy the following benefits:

• Free on-site parking
• Fully paid induction and shadowing period
• Permanent salaried employment
• Paid Diploma in Health & Social Care (Levels 2-4)
• Access to Simply Health Plan
• Group and 1-to-1 Wellbeing Sessions
• Long service recognition
• Referral bonuses
• Access to hundreds of high street discounts – to name a few!

Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

What next:

If you’re ready to join a growing organisation, please apply now to help us to continue building an amazing community at Harrogate Neighbours. We look forward to receiving your application!