Job Description

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

City & Guilds 706 - 1 & 2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards) Basic Food / Hygiene Certificate Ability to manage pressure and conflicting demands, and prioritise tasks Team player Ability to work on own initiative Intermediate Food / Hygiene Certificate Previous supervisory experience Knowledge of nutrition and dietetics Experience of Food Preparation for the relevant Resident group

JOB PURPOSE:

As the Chef, while on duty you are responsible for managing the operation of the kitchen including food production, staff management, supplies, presentation / service and record management and compliance with quality and safety standards. Your duties will include:

Food Preparation:

Supervision and preparation of the cooking and serving of delicious and nutritious hot and cold meals, as and when required for Residents. Ensuring all meals are of the highest possible quality and attractively presented. Providing for special dietary requirements where necessary and taking into account the preferences of individual Residents. Portioning meals to Residents.

Communication:

Assisting the Home Manager when planning / costing menus in order to provide a balanced nutritious diet, and making the best use of available fresh foods. Arranging / participating in Staff and Resident meetings as required. Regular contact with Residents to ensure the quality of food is maintained.

Budgetary / Financial Control:

Maintaining accurate records of food supplies, waste and hazard analysis, and freezer / fridge temperatures as required by Environmental Health, Food Standards Agency, CQC and the Company. Ensuring the correct and economical use of provisions and equipment within budgetary guidelines. Ensuring stock rotation. Ordering stocks and checking deliveries, and checking and valuing stocks as required by the Home Manager.

Human Resources (HR):

Organising and undertaking cleaning schedules. Assisting in interviews for new Staff Members with the Home Manager as and when required, in line with the Company's Recruitment policy. Ensuring cover of Rota gaps

Training & Development:

Supervising and instructing Kitchen Staff Members in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures, and giving help and guidance where appropriate. Conducting basic food hygiene training for all Care Staff involved in handling and delivery of food. Maintaining and improving professional knowledge and competence. Attending mandatory training days / courses, on or off site, as and when required.

Health & Safety:

Ensuring statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas. Making certain that chemicals / kitchen equipment are used and stored correctly and safety procedures adhered to at all times. Ensuring all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area is carried out effectively. Reporting immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Resident, colleague, self or another. Understanding and ensuring the implementation of the Home's Health and Safety, Infection Control and Hygiene policies, and Emergency and Fire procedures. Recording in the maintenance book any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard. Promoting safe working practice in the Home.

General:

Contributing to the safeguarding of adults by ensuring you are aware of your role in relation to the Home's Safeguarding Adult's Policy, taking steps to protect Residents from any form of abuse or neglect and use the appropriate reporting mechanisms to inform the Home's Management of any concerns. Adhering to all new, and changes in Local and Central Government initiatives as and when they are implemented. Promoting a positive personal / professional profile within the local community, ensuring the good reputation of the Home at all times. Ensuring that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties. Ensuring the security of the Home is maintained at all times. Adhering to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales. Ensuring all equipment is clean and well maintained. Carrying out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you. You must make every effort to report to work when on rota. In the event where this is not possible then you must inform the Home in line with Company Policy and Procedures.

This indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 13.70 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Benefits:

Company events On-site parking
Work Location: In person