Overview
Temp All Staffing are currently recruiting for a Care Home Chef on behalf of our care home client based in Ware. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving nutritionally balanced meals and to oversee and manage a team of kitchen assistants.
The successful applicant will be appointed subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Benefits
1. Ongoing training and development
2. Uniform provided
3. Pension Scheme
4. Career progression opportunities
5. Access to discounts- travel, restaurants, leisure and high street
Job Role
6. Create varied menus which incorporate choice, are balanced and which are suitable to special diets, such as low fat, diabetic or those because of religious beliefs.
7. Ensure that seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables are used whenever possible
8. Cater for special occasions within the home
9. Control stocks and purchases thereby allocating the quantity of materials
10. Keep the purchase of materials within allocated budgets
11. Prepare, cook, and serve meals. Clear and wash up with the assistance of other staff.
12. Ensure that the kitchen hygiene and safety rules are observed by all staff
13. Ensure that all kitchen staff clean the kitchen after use and at the end of each shift leave the kitchen in a clean and hygienic state.
14. Ensure that fridge/freezer and food temperatures are tested and recorded daily
15. Ensure that all kitchen staff operate within the requirements of current legislation
16. Maintain the kitchen equipment as specified by respective manufacturers
17. Supervise and help train junior or inexperienced staff in catering duties
18. Attend discussions/meetings/trainings organised by the home and/or Head Office.
Your Skills and Experience
19. Experience of working in a kitchen environment
20. Experience of working in a care home environment
21. Experience of serving food in a professional environment
22. Relevant food hygiene and food preparation qualifications
23. Strong communication skills