Head Chef

2 months ago

Letchworth Garden City, United Kingdom White House Care Home Full time

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

White House Care Home is looking for an experienced Head Chef, to take the lead on all catering requirements for our 50-bedded care facility.

Head Chef Contract

        £16.50 per hour.

         Contracted to 40 hours per week

        Pension.

        5.6 weeks annual leave. (Based on a full-time contract)

        Onsite parking.

         DBS.

        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.

White House Care Home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating over 70 homes across the UK.  We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.

Our presence in the care sector is growing and we believe that our group offers a wide range of excellent opportunities to develop in a supportive and fun team.  We love celebrating progress and focus on achieving results through fantastic teamwork where everyone's contribution is recognised.

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

Good luck.

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