We are looking for a full time Head Chef for a small care home to undertake and oversee the preparation of all meals and snacks for the clients and staff within the Home, maintaining high standards of presentation. All meals are to be nutritionally adequate in accordance with CQC guidelines. You will have a Diploma in Professional Cookery NVQ level 3 Intermediate Food Safety. Salary will be depending on experience and qualification. Bank holiday and weekend enhancement apply.
MAIN DUTIES:
* Ensure a high standard of catering within the Home at all times with well balanced and varied seasonal menus for the Residents.
* Management of kitchen staff rota.
* Conduct staff supervision and appraisal.
* Provide a menu that caters towards individual preferences.
* Ensure that all dishes are prepared to the highest quality and presentation standards.
* Ensure the ordering of food and provisions is sufficient to cater to the kitchens needs while maintaining a reasonable stock and within budgetary requirements.
* Ensure that the kitchen waste is kept to a minimum in the preparation of meals.
* To undertake regular and accurate stock takes, ensuring that stock is rotated according to date.
* Good appraisal of cost systems.
* Ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the kitchen at all times.
* Ensure all temperature checks of cooked food, refrigerators, freezers etc. are recorded as per the Environmental Health Organisation and any other Local Authority Offices.
* Cleaning rota for the cleaning of the kitchen and equipment will be supplied. Ensure it is signed off when completed.
* Organise a monthly kitchen deep clean.
* Consult with Training Co-ordinator to arrange appropriate training for kitchen staff i.e. basic food hygiene and all Statutory Training.
* Report any faulty equipment to Manager/Maintenance immediately on discovery of malfunction. Keep written record.
* Inform Home Manager of all Annual Leave or Sickness related incidents as they occur.
* Inform Home Manager of any issues concerning staff or residents that are relevant to the Kitchen i.e. changes in diet.
PERSONAL:
* Well-presented always.
* Uniform to be always worn correctly according to the Home’s Dress Code.
* Act in a professional manner always with high regard to confidentiality of the Home and its Residents.
* Work in an organised manner.
* Always have respect for the residents and their families.
* Be flexible in work practices.
HEALTH & SAFETY:
* Ensure you are fully conversant with the Homes Policies and Procedures for Health & Safety and COSHH, reporting any incidents directly to the Home Manager.
All applicants will undergo a full DBS check.
No agencies! Applicants must have right to work in the UK.
Please apply only if you are able to get to the location of the home.
If you are interested, please apply asap to complete our application form. Feel free to contact us on 01923 213789 if you want to know more.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £37,000.00 per year
Experience:
* Chef: 2 years (preferred)
* Cooking: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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