*Care Home Chef *
*£14.70 per hour*
*3 days on, 5 days off working 7.00am – 5.00pm*
Temp All Staffing are currently recruiting for a Chef for one our outstanding care homes in Colchester. This role will involve preparing, cooking and serving nutritionally balanced meals and to oversee and manage a team of kitchen assistants.
_*Benefits*_
· 3 days working, and 5 days off
· Holiday pay
· Free training and uniform
· Ongoing support 24/7
_*Job Role*_
_Our successful candidates will: -_
· Create varied menus which incorporate choice, are balanced and which are suitable to special diets, such as low fat, diabetic or those because of religious beliefs.
· Ensure that seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables are used wherever possible.
· Cater for special occasions within the home.
· Control stocks and purchases thereby allocating the quantity of materials.
· Keep the purchase of materials within allocated budgets.
· Prepare, cook, and serve meals. Clear and wash up with the assistance of other staff.
· Ensure that the kitchen hygiene and safety rules are observed by all staff.
· Ensure that all kitchen staff clean the kitchen after use and at the end of each shift leave the kitchen in a clean and hygienic state.
· Ensure that fridge/freezer and food temperatures are tested and recorded daily.
· Ensure that all kitchen staff operate within the requirements of current legislation.
· Maintain the kitchen equipment as specified by respective manufacturers.
· Supervise and help train junior or inexperienced staff in catering duties.
· Attend discussions/meetings/trainings organised by the home and/or Head Office.
_*Skills and Experience*_
_To apply for this role, you must have the following skills & experience:_
· Experience of working in a kitchen environment
· Recognised catering qualifications.
· Experience of working in a care home environment
· Experience of serving food in a professional environment
· Relevant food hygiene qualifications
· Full driving license
· Strong communication skills
Ref: INDCHEF
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £14.70 per hour
Schedule:
* Day shift
Application question(s):
* Do you live in the UK?
* Are you restricted to working 20 hours per week?
* Are you under or do you require sponsorship?
Experience:
* Chef: 1 year (preferred)
* Chef Care home: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence and have access to your own vehicle (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person