Job Title: Head Chef
About Us
Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services with a portfolio of over 58 homes across the UK.
Job Description
We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join our Hospitality team. As a Head Chef at Runwood Homes, you will have the opportunity to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals without the split shifts and long hours.
Responsibilities
1. Work within the agreed company budget.
2. Ensure all kitchen staff are trained on dish specification and budget control.
3. Manage the stock in the kitchen.
4. Inspire and motivate the team to achieve food to specification and therefore ensure satisfaction of our residents.
5. Lead by example, setting the pace and standards.
6. Meet monthly with the management team to ensure dietary requirements for all residents are met.
7. Train and develop the team to deliver food to specification and exceed residents expectations.
8. Ensure all food is cooked to a safe temperature and is taste tested before serving.
9. Ensure that the storage of food meets company and statutory health and safety requirements.
10. Deliver the company kitchen standards as identified on the kitchen audit.
11. Implement and ensure the company Health and Safety policy is met at all times this includes the training of all kitchen staff.
Requirements
1. Relevant experience within a catering environment.
2. A secure understanding of special dietary and nutritional requirements.
3. Intermediate/Advanced Food Hygiene certificate.
4. Full understanding of H.A.C.C.P.
5. Excellent leadership skills.
6. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
About You
We are looking for a warm, motivated, and passionate Head Chef who is driven by quality and high standards, to deliver person-centred hospitality to our residents.
Benefits
1. 28-33 days Paid Holiday.
2. Weekly Pay.
3. Pension Scheme.
4. Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure.
5. Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members.
6. Comprehensive induction and ongoing, paid training.
7. Free DBS Check and uniform.
8. Funding and support towards obtaining NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care.
9. Opportunities to progress your career within the company.
10. Free, on-site parking.
11. Employee of the Month awards.
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