Job Description

Are you a culinary leader with a passion for creating exceptional meals and managing a kitchen with precision and care?

We are seeking a dynamic Head Chef to take charge of our care home's kitchen, where your expertise will ensure our residents enjoy delicious, nutritious meals every day.

Key Benefits

Pension Onsite Parking Uniform Provided 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
About This Role

As the Head Chef, you'll be at the helm of our kitchen operations, responsible for crafting meals that not only satisfy but also nourish.

Your leadership will drive the efficiency and effectiveness of our kitchen, ensuring that every dish served meets the highest standards of quality and care.

What You'll Do

Meal Production: Take full responsibility for preparing, cooking, and serving both hot and cold meals, ensuring they meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.

Menu Planning: Collaborate with the Home Manager to plan and cost menus that provide a balanced, nutritious diet, making optimal use of fresh, seasonal ingredients within budget.

Kitchen Leadership: Supervise and instruct kitchen staff in the use of equipment and hygiene procedures, providing guidance and support to ensure smooth operations.

Staff Training: Conduct Basic Food Hygiene training for all care staff involved in food handling and delivery, ensuring best practices are followed throughout the home.

Professional Development: Continuously maintain and enhance your professional knowledge and competence, staying informed on the latest culinary and food safety standards.

Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of food supplies and monitor freezer and fridge temperatures to ensure food safety and quality.

Stock Management: Oversee stock rotation, assist in ordering supplies, check deliveries, and conduct stock valuations as required by the Home Manager.

Health & Safety: Ensure that statutory Health & Safety standards are upheld in the kitchen and dining areas, maintaining a safe and hygienic environment.

Kitchen Cleanliness: Oversee the cleaning and storage of all crockery and equipment, ensuring the kitchen and dining areas are kept spotless and orderly.

Skills and Qualifications

Culinary qualifications and relevant experience are essential.

Additionally, you should have:

Team player skills, with the ability to lead a team effectively and foster collaboration and efficiency in the kitchen. Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, ensuring a solid foundation in food safety practices. Strong communication skills to coordinate with the Home Manager and guide kitchen staff. Ability to work independently, taking initiative to manage the kitchen operations effectively. Leadership experience in a kitchen setting, preferably in a care environment.
Desirable:

Specialised food preparation experience, particularly in preparing food for the specific needs of the service user group. Experience working in a care environment, although not essential.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 14.44 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person