Job Description

Head Chef - Abbey Wood Lodge - Ormskirk

Do you enjoy cooking for large groups of people? Do you enjoy being creative? Creating your menus and a variety of food? Do you enjoy interaction with residents and the hustle and bustle of a busy environment?

If you have not cooked in a care environment before we will support this. At Tanglewood we thrive on promoting and developing individuals experience to help them further in their chosen career path. We offer support and training in all areas to make sure you feel comfortable, knowledgeable, and happy in your position.

As a Head Chef at Abbey Wood Lodge you will organise and control the efficient and economic production of quality home cooked food within the allowed budget, whilst maintaining high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in line with EHO regulations, and Tanglewood policies and procedures.

There are many duties and responsibilities to such an exciting position:

Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals as and when required,

Provide for special dietary requirements where necessary, and consider the preferences of individual clients

Maintain accurate records of food supplies and freezer / fridge temperatures,

Undertake menu planning in consultation with residents and the Registered Manager in order to provide a balanced nutritious diet,

Work closely with managers to budget food requirements and order stock in a timely manner,

Supervise and instruct catering team members in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures, giving help and guidance where appropriate,

Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area (and where appropriate, the dining areas) is carried out effectively,

Work safely to protect yourself and others and in accordance with the 1974 Health & Safety at Work Act - COSHH.

There is some essential experience to be considered for this position but previous experience in a care home is not one of them:

City and Guilds 706 - 1 & 2 or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards)

Hold or working towards Intermediate Food Hygiene Level

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Supervisory experience

Tanglewood have competitive rates of pay, stability in shift patterns and an abundance of benefits:

Meals included on shift,

Induction and initial training for the role you begin,

Ongoing refresher training and staff development and unique training tailored to your career route,

Time and a half on all bank holidays,

Refer a friend scheme.

This is such a unique opportunity to become a Head Chef at one of our most beautiful care homes. If you want to grow with a supportive team and create something that is your own then this is the opportunity for you!

If you're passionate, caring and looking for a rewarding job with excellent training, great opportunities and share the same

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Join our team at Tanglewood and make a real difference.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food On-site parking
Experience:

Chef: 1 year (preferred) Care home: 1 year (preferred) Supervisory: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person