Job Description

Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the daily operations of the care home kitchen
- Plan and create menus, ensuring variety and quality of food offerings to the service users
- Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and portion sizes
- Supervise kitchen staff, including training, scheduling, and performance management
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen
- Maintain inventory levels and order supplies as needed
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction

Qualifications:
- Previous experience working as a Chef in care home or in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of food production techniques and culinary principles
- Excellent leadership and supervisory skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a kitchen setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Skills:
- Cook: Proficient in cooking techniques and able to prepare a variety of dishes
- Kitchen: Familiarity with kitchen equipment, tools, and procedures
- Supervising: Ability to lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff
- Hospitality: Focus on providing excellent customer service and creating a positive dining experience
- Food production: Knowledge of food production processes, including sourcing ingredients, preparation, cooking, and plating
- Help: Willingness to assist other team members as needed in a collaborative work environment
- Culinary: Understanding of culinary techniques, flavor profiles, and food presentation
- Leadership: Ability to lead by example, make decisions, and solve problems in a professional manner
- Food preparation: Skilled in preparing ingredients, following recipes, and ensuring proper food handling practices
- Restaurant: Familiarity with restaurant operations, including menu planning, cost control, and customer satisfaction

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef to showcase their culinary skills while leading a team in a dynamic kitchen environment. We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for career growth within our organization. If you are passionate about food and dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as a Chef!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Experience:

Chef: 1 year (preferred) Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person