Head Chef - Airthrey Care Home
1. Airth, Falkirk, United Kingdom, FK2 8LA
2. £ to £ Per Hour
3. Permanent * Full time
4. Posted: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Closing: Thursday, October 3, 2024
5. LM1138107AirHCACH
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Head Chef - Airthrey Care Home
Our friendly team at Meallmore are looking for a Head Chef to be part of the team in Airthrey Care Home. Airthrey is a state-of-the-art purpose-built care home located in Airth, close to Falkirk and Stirling. Airthrey has a team of professional and experienced registered nurses and care workers who provide personalised nursing care for the elderly, and those with dementia and other health conditions.
Our mentorship programme and ongoing learning and development will give you all the support you need to develop your skills and progress in your career.
Your role as a Meallmore Head Chef will include:
7. Plan, prepare, and cook meals according to dietary requirements and preferences of our residents.
8. Manage kitchen staff, including training, scheduling, and overseeing their performance.
9. Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
10. Order and maintain inventory of kitchen supplies and equipment.
11. Monitor and control food costs while maintaining high quality standards.
12. Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless food service and resident satisfaction.
13. Stay updated with industry trends and introduce innovative ideas to enhance the dining experience.
Skills and Requirements:
14. Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar role, preferably in a care home or healthcare setting
15. Knowledge of nutrition, dietary requirements and food allergies is desirable
16. Strong culinary skills and creativity to prepare appetizing meals
17. Excellent leadership and team management abilities
18. Proficiency in food safety practices
19. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
20. Good communication and interpersonal skills
21. Relevant culinary qualifications are desirable
22. Ability to add flare and influence the menu
What we can offer you:
23. Multiple award-winning regional support team
24. Meals Mean More - company cooking competition
25. Wagestream (access a portion of your earned income – every hour of every day)
26. Subsidised meals
27. Hourly overtime rates available
28. Free uniform
29. Career pathway
30. Free parking
31. Referral bonus scheme (up to £1000)
32. Pension scheme
33. Company sick pay scheme
Additional Perks:
34. Focus on your ongoing development, including e-learning, a 12-week induction programme and ongoing personal mentorship.
35. You will be joining the NACC Catering Team of the Year 2020 and the Scottish Care Nutrition & Eating Well 2020 winners.
36. You’ll have the opportunity to really make your name in the catering and care sectors. Join our team of award-winning Chefs and soon you might claim your very own NACC Care Chef of the Year Award.
37. Sociable hours are rare in the catering world, but join us and you can enjoy them, including getting every evening and every second weekend off. Imagine what you can do with that time back!
Salary: £ per hour + overtime rates + benefits
Hours: hours per week