We are supporting a Care home based in Bromley to recruit for a new position created to enhance the catering function. The position is a Catering Team Leader/Head Chef. 

Hours are 7-6.30pm working either 3 on 3 off or 4 on 4 off depending on which location you are based from. 

The Role:

• Team Leader of the kitchen function ensuring the smooth running of the shift.
• Ownership of meal and snack delivery for residents and staff (meals) within the guidelines provided by the Catering Manager, and in accordance with best practice.
• Responsible for reflecting residents’ dietary needs in meal and snack provision, including following IDDSI principles.
• Lead the highest standards of hygiene in kitchens.
• Ensure very good presentation of meals and snacks to add to the meal experience.
• Ensure stocks are maintained at all times.
• Assist with food service by taking food and beverage trolley to the dining area within the home.
• Assist with the preparation of menus per Catering Manager guidance.
• Monitor provisions reporting to the Catering Manager ensuring stock levels are maintained in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Assist with deliveries.
• Assist with washing up and putting away cutlery to ensure a presentable kitchen throughout the shift.
• Assist with cleaning rota.
• Supervision of Cook and Catering Assistants.
• Ensure staff work schedules are completed and paperwork signed and completed in accordance with Mission Care policies and procedures.
• Provide “On the job” training to all staff ensuring effective records is kept.
• Induction of new staff.
• Organise training for staff as directed by Catering Manager
• Understanding HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) within the kitchen.
• Understand what the highest food hygiene standards entail.

In order to be considered for this post you will require :

• Three years experience working as Cook in a Care Home kitchen, preferably in team lead role, delivering fresh home cooked food to a diverse audience.
• Food hygiene certificate level 3 and HACCP level 3.

If you have the required experience with hands on Cooking ( ideally in a care home setting or similar) , Have supervised or lead a team and can commute to the Bromley area, please apply for this position asap