Executive Chef

5 days ago

Wimborne Minster, Dorset, United Kingdom Oakdene Care Home Full time
Sous Chef Catering and Hospitality

We're seeking a highly skilled Sous Chef to join our dedicated care home team at Oakdene Care Home in Three Legged Cross.

As a key member of our culinary team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our residents enjoy high-quality, well-balanced meals every day. With your expertise, you'll craft menus that cater to diverse dietary needs and preferences.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a passionate and skilled Chef to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. If you're committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences, we'd love to have you on board.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Meal Preparation: Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold meals, adhering to dietary requirements and resident preferences.
  • Menu Planning: Collaborate with the Head Chef to create balanced and nutritious menus using fresh ingredients.
  • Kitchen Management: Oversee daily kitchen operations, manage food production within budget, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
  • Record Keeping: Accurately record food supplies and monitor freezer and fridge temperatures to ensure food safety and quality.
  • Stock Management: Ensure proper stock rotation, assist in ordering supplies, check deliveries, and conduct stock valuations as needed.
  • Health & Safety: Uphold statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
  • Cleaning & Maintenance: Ensure all crockery and equipment are cleaned and stored properly, and oversee the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.

Requirements:

  • Culinary Qualifications: City & Guilds 706 – 1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards).
  • Team Player: Ability to work effectively within a team to achieve common goals.
  • Food Hygiene: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, ensuring you understand and implement best practices in food safety.
  • Communication Skills: Good communication skills to liaise with team members and understand residents' dietary needs.
  • Initiative: Ability to work independently and take the lead in the kitchen when the Head Chef isn't available.

Desired Experience:

  • Specialized Food Preparation: Experience in preparing food tailored to the specific needs of residents.
  • Care Environment Experience: Experience working in a care environment is beneficial but not essential.

We offer a competitive salary of £28,000 per annum, plus benefits including contracted hours of 44 per week, alternate weekends, pension, onsite parking, paid DBS, uniform provided, and 5.6 weeks annual leave based on a full-time contract.

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