An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Chef to work in an exceptional care home based in the Brackley, Northampton area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This is a spacious care home with purpose-built facilities making it the perfect setting for nursing, residential, dementia and respite care
**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering**
As a Chef your key duties include:
- Undertake menu planning in consultation with residents and Manager
- Oversee and participate in the preparation and cooking and serving of all food in accordance with agreed menus
- Ensure menus are displayed showing choices
- Ensure individuals on special diets or with specific cultural needs are catered for and that choice is also available
- Check quantity and quality of stock and orders items in accordance with the catering manual
- Supervise the kitchen employee team
- Ensure HACCP's processes and the catering manual are followed and recorded as required
- Ensure that the food expenditure is kept within budget in consultation with the Bursar and/or Home Manager
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
- Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting
- Excellent cooking skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques
- Knowledge of nutrition and the ability to develop menus that meet dietary requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage time effectively and work efficiently under pressure
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures
- Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff
The successful Chef will receive an excellent salary of £15.00 per hour. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through day shifts. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
- Pension scheme
- Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
- Enhanced rates for bank holidays
- Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)
- Paid breaks
- Uniform provided
- Refer a friend scheme
- Costs for an enhanced DBS
- Rewards for years of service
Reference ID: 6770
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