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Head Chef

1 month ago

NewportonTay, United Kingdom Craighead Care Home Full time

Welcome Bonus of £1,000

Are you looking for a better work / life balance? (No more working evenings)
Do you come from a food-led background, based on quality?
Are you able to upskill and pass your expertise onto your catering team?
If the answer is YES', to the above, please carry on reading

Craighead Care Home is looking for an experienced Head Chef, to take the lead on all catering requirements for our 56-bedded facility.

Situated in Newport-on-Tay, offers excellent standards of Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care in a flexible environment

Head Chef Contract

  •          £14.00 per hour.
  •          Contracted to 35-hours per week. 
  •          £1,000 Welcome Bonus will be awarded upon the successful completion of your 6-month probation.
  •          Pension.
  •          5.6 weeks annual leave. (Based on a full-time contract)
  •          Onsite parking.
  •          PVG.
  •          Uniform provided.

As Head Chef, you will take responsibility for organising and controlling the efficient and economic production of quality food within the allowed budget, day to day kitchen management, whilst maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

  •          City & Guilds 706 1 & 2, or equivalent qualification.
  •          Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
  •          Previous management or supervisory experienced.
  •          Excellent communication skills.
  •          Experience working in a care environment would be advantageous but not a deal-breaker.

Main Responsibilities

  •          Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold meals, as and when required.
  •          Liaise with the Home Manager when planning/costing menus to provide a balanced nutritious diet, making the best use of available fresh foods.
  •          Supervise and instruct kitchen staff members in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures, giving help and guidance where appropriate.
  •          Conduct Basic Food Hygiene training for all care staff involved in handling and delivery of food.
  •          Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.
  •          Maintain accurate records of food supplies, and freezer/fridge temperatures.
  •          Ensure stock rotation. 
  •          Assist in the ordering of stocks and checking of deliveries, and check and value stocks as required by the Home Manager.
  •          Prepare staff rota for kitchen.
  •          Interview for new staff members with the Home Manager as and when required.
  •          Ensure statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
  •          Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area and dining areas is carried out effectively.

If you are someone who values integrity, respect and teamwork and feel passionate about working in a lively and inspiring environment, please submit your CV to our recruitment team.

Good luck.

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