Prestwick Care is a successful family-run business. We are a top care home provider based in the North East of England and we are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to work in our care home, Abbey Court, Gosforth.
Abbey Court
Main Job Purpose & Scope:
* Manage the preparation of all meals for the Residents and Staff/Relatives of the Care Home.
* Supervise kitchen staff and work within a delegated budget.
* Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety/Environmental Health regulations.
Key Areas of Personal Responsibility and Accountability:
* Create and maintain cooking and cleaning regimes (daily, weekly, periodically, etc.) for all areas of the kitchen in line with the Company’s quality philosophy.
* Recruit, train, and line manage all staff involved in meal preparation.
* Prepare menus in advance in a regular and varied way with the manager and ensure meals are prepared and presented to an acceptable standard.
* Ensure special dietary meals are prepared and maintain adequate food stock controls.
* Update and manage the inventory of kitchen equipment.
* Ensure compliance of meal preparation areas with all regulatory requirements.
* Adopt proper quality control systems for all aspects of meal preparation management.
* Maintain high standards of food handling, cleanliness, health, safety, and risk assessments in meal preparation areas.
* Participate in Staff and Client meetings as required and undertake all statutory and relevant training as identified by HR.
* Liaise with the Home Manager when ordering cleaning products and conduct monthly stock checks.
* Manage and maintain agreed budgets in conjunction with the Home Manager/Head Office.
* Interview new Staff Members with the Home Manager as required, in line with the Company’s Recruitment policy.
* Supervise and instruct junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Care Centre, providing help and guidance as appropriate.
* Adhere to the Care Home’s waste disposal policy.
* Report any illness of an infectious nature or accidents incurred by a Client, colleague, self, or another to the Home Manager or Person in Charge immediately.
* Report any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment, or potential hazards to the Home Manager or Handyperson.
Other Responsibilities/Deputising Requirements:
* Promote safe working practices in the Care Home and ensure the good reputation of the Care Home.
* Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.
If this vacancy sounds like something you would be interested in, please send your CV ASAP.
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