Chef When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order for your application to be reviewed. Join Our Team as a Chef at The Burlington Care Home by Boutique Care Homes About Boutique Care Homes Boutique Care Homes is a family-run care provider, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate care, with true family values, ensuring your loved one lives a fulfilled life, enjoying fresh, nutritious home-cooked food and a choice of activities and entertainment in their later life. Our team is dynamic and energetic, evolving with the times, ensuring safety and well-being come first, providing you peace of mind that your loved one is well cared for. Why Boutique Care Homes? Competitive salary Company pension Free team lunches Free on-site parking Free employee expert counselling & support from qualified advisors, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Refer a friend incentive scheme Blue Light Card discounts BCH quarterly recognition awards Long service awards Job Description Reporting to the Head Chef you will be responsible for ensuring a high quality of food service and meal preparation within the care home by effectively leading and supporting a team of Catering Assistants, providing a comprehensive, high-quality culinary service, which contributes to the overall well-being of the residents. Assisting the Head Chef with the planning, preparation and cooking of all meals and maintaining clean, safe and hygienic standards within the kitchen area in line with relevant regulations Key Responsibilities Supervise and direct the work of other catering team, providing instruction and demonstration to unqualified team on simple food preparation activity. Understand the principles of safe food handling to ensure all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene. Monitor and report the temperatures of refrigerators and freezers to ensure food is stored safely. Oversee the cleaning rota to ensure the regular cleaning of all kitchen areas, equipment and appliances to meet the high standards of cleanliness necessary in food storage, preparation and service areas. Prepare and cook all daily meals for residents and team and provide catering for special occasions, private dining and events. Understand personal responsibilities in relation to the Health & Safety at Work Acts and fire safety and evacuation procedures and demonstrates a working knowledge of COSHH and HACCP assessments applicable in own work area. Develop and maintain positive relationships with all residents, family, visitors and colleagues. To cook meals and prepare snacks and beverages in line with the needs and preferences of the residents. Assist with ordering cleaning materials for the kitchen area. Control stock and maintain proper records. Ensure that storage of food is in accordance with environmental health. To ensure high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen area. To ensure the adherence to standard operating procedures and the proper use of all machinery and equipment and compliance with all Health and Safety regulations and requirements from the Regulatory Authorities. Ensure that meal choices reflect the diversity of the residents in the Home. To ensure that COSHH regulations are complied with and to keep all required records. To ensure genuine choice for residents in all meals, ensure each has a properly balanced and nutritious diet and ensure that all meals meet the highest quality standards in content and presentation. To attend team meetings and training sessions as required for the better performance of your duties. To participate in food quality review meetings with residents / relatives on a quarterly basis. Delivery of prepared food from kitchen to the dining room or residents bedroom in a pleasant and friendly manner. Assist with serving of meals as necessary. To liaise with care team concerning any changes in a residents dietary habits, in particular where a resident refuses food. To complete any mandatory training specified during the induction and thereafter to ensure that you are competent to fulfil the responsibilities of your role. To facilitate in house training as agreed. To perform other related duties not specifically set out in this job description which may from time to time be assigned by the Manager. Skills, Qualifications & Experience Good people & relationship building skills. Positive work ethics. Ability to organise and prioritise workload. Ability to work using own initiative. Full working knowledge of Health & Safety. Full working knowledge of Safe Food, Better Business Regulations. Good record keeping skills. Attention to detail. Basic Food Hygiene Level 2 or above If you're ready to make a difference and help us make a positive impact on the lives of our residents, apply today by submitting your CV ADZN1_UKTJ