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£28,080 per annum 40 hours per week to include alternate weekendsAcer Lodge, Eleanor Street, Blackburn, BB1 1GAAs the Cook at Acer Lodge, you will be placed at the heart of the home along with the people that live here. You will work alongside the Head Chef and deputise in their absence. You will prepare and provide both nutritionally and satisfying meals for all residents. You will be part of the catering team and work closely with other departments making sure that the highest service standards are met. You will ensure that the mealtime experience is exceptional for every person regardless of their needs, including cultural/religious as well as medical needs such as IDDSI diet. Together with The Head Chef, you will maintain a safe working environment and lead by example. Responsibilities and Duties • Liaise with residents to ensure they are happy with the food and beverages being provided within the home – including attending resident dining experience committees, • Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen and hygiene standards are achieved and maintained and is fit for EHO inspection at all times, • Ensure that the rota is covered and the correct level of team members are on shift, • Attend and actively contribute to team meetings, • Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Head Chef / Home Manager to support the overall functioning of the home.Skills, Qualifications and Abilities, • Strong verbal and written communication skills., • Experience within a similar environment desirable, • NVQ Level 2 in Food Production & Cooking (or equivalent) or a willingness to complete this qualification if not already obtained., • Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office and internal applications; with the ability to learn new systems quickly., • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also being self-motivated and capable of working independently.The Company and Care HomeEQ Care Group is a trusted provider of exceptional elderly care, dedicated to creating warm, compassionate environments where individuals can truly thrive. Operating for three years now, we currently have five homes open, with more being built to expand our portfolio. We specialise in delivering high-quality care to those who need it most, with a focus on dementia care and other complex needs. Our approach goes beyond simply meeting physical needs—we strive to create meaningful, enriching experiences for the people living in our homes. What sets us apart is our commitment to emotional intelligence, compassionate service, and personalised care.Acer Lodge opened in July 2024; a 70 bed nursing and dementia specialist care home in the heart of Blackburn, combines modern comfort with classic charm, offering a welcoming home for people who need care & support. With spacious en-suite bedrooms, spectacular communal areas, and beautiful gardens, Acer Lodge is a place to live well and thrive. We are looking for people to join our heart-centred team who will provide exceptional, personalised care, ensuring everyone feels valued, supported, and at home at Acer Lodge.Benefits of working at EQ Care, • ½ day off for your birthday – start your celebrations early!, • Blue Light Discount Card – access exclusive savings and offers., • 28 days of annual leave (pro rata) – enjoy a healthy work-life balance., • Salary advance scheme (Level) – access earned pay when you need it., • Contributory pension – helping you plan for your future., • Dedicated Learning & Development – continuous training and career growth opportunities., • Team member rewards – recognising and celebrating your hard work., • Free meals on shift – enjoy a meal on us while you work., • Free tax review service – making sure you keep more of what you earn., • Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500 for successful referrals! (Terms apply)Please note: If you are not a UK resident, you must already have the legal right to work in the UK, with at least 14 months remaining on your visa. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.** This job description may differ as new information technology, policies and contractual agreements change, and we reserve the right to vary duties without noticeREF-227 307

We’re looking for an Operations Chef to oversee, support, lead, and coordinate kitchen performance across multiple Thwaites hotel sites, ensuring all food is consistently prepared and presented to the highest standards. In this role, you will lead from the front—in service—by providing hands-on support and coaching to kitchen teams, maintaining full compliance with company procedures, and driving performance to exceed guest expectations and key business KPIs. We are specifically seeking a candidate with proven experience in 4-star or above hotels, ideally with exposure at group, group development, or regional chef level, who understands how to elevate standards and consistency across multiple sites. This role will operate across our Hotels division, with the potential to expand into both our Hotels and Inns divisions as business needs evolve. Please note that this is a field-based role, involving extensive travel across the estate and regular overnight stays. You should expect to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays to ensure you can be physically present where your support is needed most. Your day to day As Operations Chef, you live and breathe great food and great kitchens across the Thwaites estate. You will be on the road – checking in with sites, understanding the business needs, and getting close to prep so you know how ready each kitchen is for the day ahead. You’re in whites in kitchens – tasting dishes, checking specs, helping teams sharpen consistency pace. During busy services you’re on the pass or beside it where needed – steadying the team, coaching standards, and modelling calm, accurate execution. Between services you’re reviewing performance and GP, planning and delivering training, supporting menu launches, and working with Head Chefs and General Managers to keep food standards aligned with the Thwaites food strategy and values. Your specific responsibilities will include the following: • Supporting Head Chefs and kitchen leaders in running effective services, building confidence and capability through example and coaching, • Translating the Thwaites food strategy into clear, practical expectations for kitchens across the estate, working closely with the Head of Food and Operations., • Supporting the implementation of menu changes, rollouts and seasonal updates, helping to design and deliver new dishes and menus, • Monitoring and helping to create regular specials – ensuring kitchens are trained, briefed and operationally ready, • Working with Head of Food and the People Team ensure succession and development plans are in place and highlight training areas across kitchen brigades, • Ensuring dishes are delivered to agreed specifications, with accurate cooking, consistent seasoning and thoughtful presentation with Fresh, home cooked food, using local and regional suppliers, • Taking an active role in supporting all kitchens to meet the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and allergen management., • Coaching teams to complete all due diligence, weekly stock audits, GP returns and compliance records accurately and on time., • Supporting sites in preparation for EHO and internal safety audits, ensuring that standards are not just achieved but sustained., • Supporting the identification and recruitment of strong kitchen talent, aligned to the company’s values and standards., • Supporting Head Chefs and General Managers in delivering budgeted GP and managing food margins through robust stock, portion and waste controls., • Working with the Head of Food and Procurement to support the relationship with key suppliers, ensuring quality, reliability and full allergen compliance, • Support kitchens in maintaining stable, repeatable processes so that food quality is protected even at volume., • Be a champion of Team Culture & Engagement by Foster an environment where kitchen teams feel supported, engaged and constructively challenged to improve. Promote positive, collaborative relationships between Back of House and Front of House teams., • Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and engage teams across multiple sites., • A passionate ‘foodie’, driven by delivering fantastic food on for all guests, at all occasions, • Able to demontrate first class customer care when dealing with both internal and external customers., • Excellent attention to detail, ensuring that outputs are of a consistently high standard., • Excellent organisation skills, gained in fast-paced, high-volume environments., • Flexible, adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity – able to step into different kitchens and quickly add value., • Worked at Head Chef, Executive Chef Multi-Site Chef or Operations Chef level in a similar multi-site environment for at least 5 years., • Specific hotels-based experience, ideally with experience working at group, group development or regional level in a 4 star or above capacity., • Strong technical ability across all aspects of food and culinary skills, with extensive product knowledge., • Experience of working to refined standards (2–3 rosette or equivalent desirable)., • Experience with volume businesses, able to balance quality and throughput., • Business acumen regarding stocks, GP, labour and sales, and how they connect to food performance., • Able to work within a framework, structure and process while still bringing creativity and initiative., • Food Safety Level 3 (Level 4 desirable or willingness to undertake qualification)., • Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week, • 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 after 5 years), • Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, • Discounted accommodation, food and drink in our beautiful properties across the country, • Pension & Life assurance, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, • Apprenticeships available, • Long service awards, including free meals and free stays with your friends or family, • Bespoke training and development programmes accessible to all, • An engaging & supportive work environment