Overview
Join to apply for the Head Chef role at Renaissance Care (Scotland) in Beech Manor Care Home. This is a 30 hours per week position.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the kitchen team to prepare healthy and nutritious seasonal meals for residents, including catering for specialist dietary requirements.
* Carry out food preparation with good knowledge and cooking skills, work within a budget, and manage ordering and stock control to deliver a balanced, nutritious diet.
* Provide a range of meal options at mealtimes for residents to choose from.
* Check and maintain kitchen equipment and report damages or breakages to the maintenance team or home manager.
* Follow and supervise the kitchen team to work within COSHH and HACCP regulations and maintain high hygiene standards and infection control protocols.
* Collaborate with the Home Manager and Catering & Dining Ops Manager to drive and embed new standards and initiatives within the home.
Qualifications
* Proven experience managing a kitchen team.
* Experience in a similar role within the care sector or experience cooking for large groups and menu planning is preferred but not essential.
* Ability to work within a budget, handle ordering and stock control, and maintain dietary requirements.
Benefits
* Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
* Rewards & Recognition Programme
* Free learning and development
* Paid PVG Check
* Free uniform & PPE
* Opportunities for progression
* Continuous training and development to help you achieve your goals
* Free Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and support
Employment details
* Employment type: Temporary
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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