Chef – Pembroke House

Pembroke House is a purpose-built care home for veterans of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines in Gillingham, Kent that was converted from an orphanage in 1952. We have been serving Royal Navy and Royal Marines veterans and their dependants for 70 years. Our residents and staff enjoy a varied yet familiar way of life to encourage independence and give each day meaning and purpose. It has a ‘family-run’ feel and we have carefully created a supportive, friendly and close-knit team making it a unique and very special place to work.

The Job Role

We are now recruiting for a chef to join the kitchen staff at Pembroke House.  Reporting to the Head Chef, this role provides healthy and nutritional meals to our residents ensuring they follow a balanced and personal related diet. 

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Qualified in a catering or cooking discipline, to a minimum NVQ level 2
• Food Hygiene Certificate
• Experience of cooking and catering for 50+ persons
• Experience of stock control
• Well organised with high standards of hygiene and cleanliness
• Basic computer skills

A full Job Description is available on request

The Person

This role would suit a highly organised individual who has experience in catering for a large number of people. Someone who is innovative and creative with food. An Armed Forces background would be beneficial but is not essential.

What we offer

In addition to salary we offer a generous suite of benefits to our employees including

• Medicash health plan
• 30 days holiday
• 7% employer contribution pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Eligible for blue light card

Job applications to be submitted by 4 October 2024