Chef (Village)

3 weeks ago

Winscombe, United Kingdom St Monica Trust Full time

Job purpose
Working alongside the Head Chef, the Chef (Village) manages the day-to-day food and beverage provision for the village Cafe in addition to catering to bespoke events and themes. They ensure our customers are happy, well catered for and keep returning by contributing to a vibrant atmosphere and through managing our Hospitality Assistants.

In return for hard work, commitment and service with a smile, we offer £13.44ph (plus enhancements - working alternate weekends), 31 days holiday allowance, access to free gym and pool (where available), generous pension, subsidised meals, discounts on shopping, on-site parking and much, much more

Key Results

Summary responsibilities/outcomes

  • Responsible for the day-to-day provision of the food and beverage service across allocated kitchen in the village, tailored to meet the needs and preferences of our residents/customers. Both cooking and preparing food onsite and finishing and serving food from our suppliers.
  • Cooks bespoke food options for residents for meals, parties or events. Provides a café-style food/barista service to include, breakfast, lunch and supper.
  • Ensures events are well catered for, meeting customers' needs and preferences.
  • Engages with residents and customers to meet their needs (inc. allergens) and preferences, actively seeking and responding to feedback and suggestions.
  • Works with the Head Chef (Village) and the Catering Team Lead to implement changes.
  • Responsible for managing the Front of House service for the kitchen, promotes good customer service in the team and makes improvements to the dining experience.
  • Responsible for day-to-day temperature checks/controls regarding quality and presentation, labelling food, allergens, waste disposal, and general catering/kitchen hygiene and cleanliness
  • Responsible for planning, stock rotation and ordering using Caternet system.
  • Completes internal/external audits and activities using the Trusts systems in relation to health and safety, HACCP and COSHH. Manages external visits from EHO, CQC etc.
  • Deputising for the Head Chef (Village) where required.
  • Line manages a team of Hospitality Assistants (inc. Seniors); people activities including recruitment, managing absence and performance and associated activities on the Trust's people system. Day to day rota planning and management.

Other Skills and Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma Level 2 in Food Production/Catering (or equivalent)
  • Experience of supervising others
  • Experience and knowledge of special dietary requirements/modified diets, advising on nutrition, hydration and dietary needs
  • Previous experience working within a budget.
  • Experience working within a busy and fast paced kitchen environment
  • Experience working in a café/restaurant
  • Experience of stock ordering and management
  • Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety legislation and best practice
  • Good standard of IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and bespoke systems -

Desirable

  • Level 3 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering (or equivalent)
  • Diploma Level 3 in Food Production/Catering (or equivalent)
  • Working with older people or people living with disabilities, communication or memory difficulties
  • Ability to communicate and present information to audiences with varied abilities clearly and with confidence
  • Experience of managing or overseeing a hospitality/Front of House service
  • Experience analysing EPOS sale data

Note: The working hours will be split between the Village and the Care Home

Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 07.00 am to 3.00 pm

Pay: £13.44 per hour

The role

As a Chef, you'll be ensuring residents' quality of life and well-being by running a catering service that is visible and approachable for all residents, relatives and colleagues. Moreover, the role includes pricing and planning menus, preparing food and managing supplies. You'll contribute to providing individualised care through a nutritious diet, meeting the necessities of residents.

Training and development

If you wish to proceed, you will practice Health and Safety, Food Handling and Hygiene techniques. Training and induction are also provided.

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