Head Chef

2 days ago

Lichfield, United Kingdom Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. Full time

Job summary This is a role for a Head Chef at Avery Healthcare's Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a culinary team to provide high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals for the residents.
They will need to demonstrate experience in a similar role within the care or hospitality sectors, as well as the ability to control a budget and lead a team effectively.
Main duties of the job As a Head Chef at Avery Healthcare, you will be responsible for managing and leading a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service to the residents.
Your key duties will include preparing modified diets, placing food orders, supervising and directing the work of other kitchen staff, and ensuring safe systems of work are practiced across the kitchen.
To be successful in this role, you must have two years' experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors, hold a relevant catering qualification, and demonstrate a passion for delivering high-quality culinary standards.
About us Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes.
They are committed to creating meaningful experiences for their residents and employees, and offer a supportive and inspiring environment where team members feel valued and empowered.
With over 100 homes across the country, Avery is the preferred choice for both residents and staff.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents.
We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference.
Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career.
And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Head Chef.
If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from youABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as a Head Chef will be to manage and lead a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service that contributes to the overall well-being of the residents and is achieved within budget.Other responsibilities will include: Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
Placing food orders, subject to appropriate levels of authority, with approved suppliers, complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control, ensuring good quality provisions are purchased within agreed budget limits.
Supervising and directing the work of other kitchen staff and the Host team, instructing and demonstrating simple food preparation activities to unqualified staff.
Practicing safe systems of work across the range of tasks and moving and handling loads by assessing risk and having due regard for the personal safety of residents, visitors, and staff.ABOUT YOUTo be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do.Our ideal candidate must: Two years experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors.
Hold a relevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ.
Demonstrate passion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary standards to residents.
Demonstrate an ability to control a budget.ABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work.
We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike.
With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.
Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential You must hold a relevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ.

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