Job Description
Hampshire County Council are currently recruiting for a Chef based in the Hampshire area for their care home in Forest Way ,Calmore .
Your duties will include:-
* Plan, prepare and cook a variety of meals which will be Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
* Understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health and Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, ensuring a safe environment
* Ensure sufficient food stocks are ordered and received from approved suppliers and that stock rotation is taking place to maintain optimum freshness
* Supervise and instruct catering staff in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures giving help and guidance where appropriate
* Responsible for all kitchen equipment ensuring it is in full, safe working order, reporting any damage or faults to the Maintenance Person or Registered / Unit manager and following up any appropriate action
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Basic food hygiene certificate
* Clear understanding of Health and Safety issues
* Able to complete written records such as record books, accident/incident report sheets etc
* Able to work as art of a team and use initiative to deal with problems in a practical way and respond appropriately where additional help is required or in an emergency situation Able to communicate clearly and appropriately with others
* Demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities issues as they apply in the work place and challenge attitudes and practices which are discriminatory
Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.