Introduction
Ever imagined being a Head Chef and still having a social life? Experience the blend of being a Head Chef while maintaining a vibrant life outside of work.
This role offers a refreshing change from the typical culinary demands- no evenings, a five-day work week and keeping the stress levels low.
You will be leading an established kitchen team at Three Valley in Keighley overseeing the preparation oflarge-scale meals for the staff and service users. Your role extends beyond the kitchen, as you provide guidance and training to support your team.
There are regular activities, events and special occasions throughout the year which you’ll also cater for – world food day, Christmas, Easter, family day etc. In other words, plenty of chance to be creative and do something different.
It’s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you’ll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. There’s a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly.
You and your catering team will run the kitchen to hotel/restaurant standards, ensuring a smooth operation with a clean kitchen, tasty menu and happy ‘customers’.
Just imagine… great job satisfaction, home in time for dinner every night and two days off a week. Now that’s a recipe for a balanced work-life combo.
As a Head Chef you will be:
1. Coordinating the day-to-day management of the catering team to run an efficient food production service.
2. Ensuring that the catering service meets the nutritional and dietary needs of the service users.
3. Ensuring the catering service provides meals to staff and company visitors in accordance with the Company policies and procedures.
4. Taking the lead in the production of a menu plan, providing a varied diet within budgetary restraints.
5. Ensuring that any maintenance and servicing of catering equipment or the environment is reported to Facilities Manager/maintenance.
6. Seek feedback, develop and standardise seasonal menu items to ensure nutritious and high-quality food is produced.
7. Responding to any reported complaints or incidents, assisting with investigation and referring any unresolved complaints
8. Responsible for stock management and equipment in the production areas, reporting issues or concerns.
9. Managing efficient staff rotas, plan agency and overtime cover and ensure absences are covered within agreed budgets.
10. Assisting in the completion of monthly audits of the catering provision to ensure standards are maintained.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
11. GCSE or equivalent English
12. Catering Diploma (City & Guilds/BTEC) and Health & Safety and Food Hygiene Certificates
13. City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking
14. Basic Food Hygiene (essential)
15. Intermediate Food hygiene (desirable)
16. Previous experience in a similar environment
17. Management/Supervisory Qualification
18. Previous experience in delivering a service on mass
19. Menu Planning, costing, ordering, stock control and budget experience
Where you will be working: Location: 2 Burley Court, Steeton, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6TU Do you want to be a part of a team, where staff camaraderie and support is firmly embedded into our culture?
Whether you are an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse or Support Worker or new to healthcare, discover a career and unlock your potential within the Elysium Healthcare Services in Keighley, by attending our recruitment open day, on Saturday 2nd of March, between 10am and 3pm.
You'll get to meet members of the Senior team, where there is a strong sense of community, and discover available vacancies, training and CPD opportunities, wellbeing support and exclusive employee benefits.
If you are looking to move your career forward, or for a new challenge, then the Elysium Healthcare Services in Keighley might be for you.
What you will get:
20. Annual salary of £ 28,500
21. The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – (inc Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!
22. Free meals and free parking
23. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
24. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
25. Pension contribution to secure your future.
26. Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
27. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.