ChefManager

Job Description: **Chef Manager** **Location:** Thatcham Court Care Home, Chapel Street, Thatcham RG18 4QL **Contract:** Permanent – Full Time **Hours:** 40 hours per week - Days **Salary:** £15.09 to £18.57 per hour depending on experience + £3000 annual bonus* **Welcome bonus: £1000**** **CQC rating:** Good **Carehome.co.uk rating:** 9.7 / 10 Thatcham Court is a purpose-built dementia care home. The home is dedicated to caring for adults living with dementia, from early onset to more complex end-of-life needs, the home provides all types of dementia care including nursing, residential, Parkinson's and short-stay care. The home can provide an assessment within 48 hours and, in some cases, welcome the resident the same day. This home is situated in the centre of Thatcham and has dementia champions who work to improve the quality of life for residents through daily activities and opportunities for reminiscence and stimulation. The home’s interior has been decorated to suit individuals with dementia, being colour-themed and including memory triggers. The chefs create well-crafted menus made with the freshest ingredients. Soon after a resident arrives at Thatcham Court, staff discuss their personal preferences and dietary needs with them. Individual diet needs and preference is included in the food menu, with mealtimes being an important part of the day. There’s a real sense of community at the home. The staff work to discover what residents enjoy doing and the home's social calendar is organised around those interests. Activities are organised to make sure residents are always physically and mentally stimulated, including reminiscence sessions, exercise sessions and music classes. So, whether loved ones already have a hobby or would like to take up a new one, there are lots of exciting activities to get involved in. **We make health happen** Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, suppor