Your responsibilities
will include:
1. Coordinating the day-to-day management of the catering team to run an efficient food production service.
2. Seeking feedback, develop and standardise seasonal menu items to ensure nutritious and high-quality food is produced.
3. Overseeing the production of specialist diet menus, ad hoc diets for patients with very specialist dietary needs from specific dietetic guidance.
4. Responding to any reported complaints or incidents, assisting with investigation and referring any unresolved complaints
5. Conducting periodic internal audits to ensure that food hygiene standards are adhered to and service user satisfaction is met.
6. Being responsible for stock management and equipment in the production areas, reporting issues or concerns.
7. Planning and adjusting food and consumables orders to ensure responsiveness to patient’s needs, in line with budget and wastage control.
8. Managing efficient staff rotas, plan agency and overtime cover and ensure absences are covered within agreed budgets.
To be successful as Head Chef you will need:
9. Catering Diploma (City & Guilds/BTEC) and Health & Safety and Food Hygiene Certificates
10. Proven competency in nutritionally balanced menu planning
11. Ability to cater for specific dietary needs
12. To be efficient stock control and budgeting
13. Proven strong written and verbal communication skills
14. Strong organisational and planning skills
15. To be self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
Where you will be working:
Lakefields Neurological Centre will be a 22-bed service that delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise their functional ability and improve their quality of life. The Centre specialises in neuro-rehabilitation, tracheostomy and ventilator care.
Bedrooms are adapted to individual requirements, fitted with high dependency equipment including ceiling track hoists, wall mounted suction and oxygen equipment. There are also well-equipped therapy facilities, spacious lounge areas and wheelchair access to beautiful gardens.
What you will get:
16. Annual salary of up to £30,000
17. The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off!
18. Subsidised meals and free parking
19. Wellbeing support and activities
20. Career development and training
21. Pension contribution
22. Life Assurance
23. Enhanced Maternity Package
24. Flexible working opportunities
There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check and much more.