Chef

3 weeks ago

Lisburn, United Kingdom Healthcare Ireland Group Full time
Job Description

Are you an experienced Chef with a passion for food?

The Home

Rosevale Lodge Care Home is a purpose built nursing and residential home situated next to the River Lagan and close to Lisburn Town centre with access to local shops as well as bus and train services. It caters for up to 68 residents living with Dementia. They have two units that are separated into Dementia Nursing and Dementia Residential units. Rosevale Lodge Care Home has a long-standing reputation for the delivery of high-quality care in the local community. They endeavour to maintain the personal dignity and individuality of residents and you can be sure of a warm welcome when visiting.

The Role

The food our residents eat plays a key part in the care we offer and as a result, the role of Chef is essential in our mission to provide excellent care. The Chef is responsible for menu planning, meal preparation, kitchen management and ensuring compliance with the necessary regulatory standards.

This is a leadership role, managing the kitchen team in addition to working closely with the care teams and management of the Home. The Chef has a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of our residents through the provision of high quality, person-centred dining experiences.

This role is about a lot more than preparing meals, this role is essential in ensuring the dietary needs of our residents are met in addition to managing a safe and positive working environment for the team.

About The Role

Main Responsibilities

  • Effective and efficient planning, preparation, and delivery of all aspects of food preparation and cooking.

  • Supervising and motivating the catering team and ensuring operational standards comply.

  • Responsible for monitoring the home’s catering budget within Healthcare Ireland’s standards.

  • Researches, develops, and creates varied and interesting menus.

  • Ensures that stock ordering and rotation is organised in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

  • Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager.

The Benefits:

  • Paid annual leave

  • The chance to be part of a growing healthcare company

  • 4 weekly pay

  • Continuous professional development and training

  • Values-led culture

  • Overtime available at an enhanced rate

  • Opportunities for progression

  • Pension plan (if applicable)

  • Attractive hourly rate

  • Access NI fee paid for

  • Uniforms and PPE provided

  • Monthly incentives and recognition awards

  • Free parking

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons

Skills Needed

About The Company

We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development. We aim to be a first class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value for money services.

Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services and their families and friends, to enable them to take control of their lives.

Company Culture

We’re always on the look out for people who care, whether that’s caring for our residents, or in one of our roles like laundry, kitchen, administration or maintenance.

Our passionate, ever-growing team means that you’ll be working with people who pride themselves on the work they do. Each of our Homes and our Head Office work together to achieve something excellent that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.

Caring for our residents is at the heart of all we do, and we’d love to have you join the team.


Desired Criteria

  • An understanding of the nutritional needs of the elderly
  • Previous experience in care home settling
  • Have knowledge of HACCP, COSHH and Health and Safety, updating this knowledge regularly
  • Capable of planning nutritious meals, taking into account specific dietary requirements as well as have an understanding of IDDSI modified foods

Required Criteria

  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience as Chef or a similar role
  • Hold an advanced Food Safety certificate
  • Qualified to NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Management or NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery/ Food Safety or equivalent
  • The ability to manage a small team, ensuring the kitchen provision operates in line with company expectations, the necessary standards and regulations
  • The Right to Work in the UK

Closing DateFriday 26th July, 2024

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