Head Chef

2 weeks ago

Didcot, United Kingdom Valerian Court Care Home Full time

Valerian Court Care Home is looking to appoint a Head Chef on a permanent basis.

Based in Didcot, Oxfordshire, our newly-built care home offers exceptional standards of Nursing, Residential, Dementia and Respite care for 70-residents

As Head Chef, you will take full 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.

Head Chef Contract

  • £12.50 per hour
  • Pension
  • 5.6 weeks annual leave
  • Onsite parking
  • DBS
  • Uniform provided

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
Required

  •          City & Guilds 706 1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards)
  •          Team player.
  •          Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
  •          Good communication skills.
  •          Ability to work on own initiative

Desired

  •          Previous management or supervisory experienced.
  •          Experience of food preparation for the relevant Service User group.
  •          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.

Please submit your CV to our recruitment team and we will aim to respond with 48 hours.

Good luck.

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