Head Chef
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Bradda View Nursing & Residential Home are looking for a Head Chef to join the team, to be responsible for menu development, creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus for our residents, to a high standard.
The Head Chef will provide oversight and management for the staff within the kitchen at the Home.
The Head Chef will provide oversight and management for the staff within the kitchen at the Home.
- Developing a cost-effective budget and menus for residents which contributes to a healthy and balanced diet.
- Prepare a range of meals and snacks for residents, being aware of and be able to cater for a range of diets, including residents with specific dietary requirements.
- In conjunction with the Health Care staff, ensure that food is provided to the correct consistency for residents with swallowing difficulties, ensuring that this food is appealing for the resident.
- Ensure facilities are available and for residents to be able to access drinks and snacks in between meals.
- Oversight and management of kitchen staff to include resource management, interviewing, appraisals, and staff development.
- Stock ordering, as and when required.
- Maintaining a clean, tidy, hygienic, and safe working environment at all times.
- Working with the Home Manager to identify areas for improvements in terms of culinary experience for residents.
- Maintain high standards of Infection Prevention and Control.
- Participate in audits with regulators, as requested and required.
- Any other duties commensurate to level of role, as directed by the Registered Manager and/or Directors.
- City & Guilds 7061/2, or equivalent
- Food Hygiene certificate
- 2 years+ commercial experience
- Experience of catering for the dietary needs of older people
- Knowledge of menu planning
- Working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation
- Good managerial skills, including:
- Communication
- Budget setting
- Organisational
- Management - Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Team player
- Reliable and responsible
- Integrity
- Competitive pay rates
- Online training
- Pension
- Career Progression opportunities