Alderbrook Care Home is looking to appoint a Head Chef on a permanent basis.
Our care home, based in Leeds, will specialise in complex physical and mental health needs for 140-residents.
As Head Chef, you will take full 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.
Head Chef Contract
* £13.50 per hour
* Contracted to 40-hours per week (Over 4 Days - Alternate Weekend)
* Pension
* 5.6 weeks annual leave
* Onsite parking
* DBS
* Uniform
Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
Required
* City & Guilds 706 1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards)
* Team player.
* Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
* Good communication skills.
* Ability to work on own initiative
Desired
* Previous management or supervisory experienced.
* Experience of food preparation for the relevant Service User group.
* 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.
Alderbrook 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.
If you are someone who values integrity, respect and teamwork and feel passionate about working great care in a lively and inspiring environment, please submit your CV to our recruitment team.
Good luck.