We are committed to communities where older people flourish, by providing opportunities for our residents to enjoy treasured relationships, exercise choice and feel valued. When you join the St Monica Trust, you'll be part of an organisation built on 100 years of trust, thanks to the people who work for us. Our benefits and perks for permanent and fixed term jobs include a generous pension scheme, Life Assurance, at least 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, access to retail and other discounts, subsidised gym, restaurant, free parking and much more
Job purpose
The Chef (Village) manages the day-to-day food and beverage provision in their allocated kitchen in the village by overseeing day to day service and a team of Hospitality Assistants (inc. Seniors), with a proportion of food being cooked and prepared on site and by our suppliers.
Key Results
Summary responsibilities/outcomes
* Responsible for the day-to-day provision of the food and beverage service across allocated kitchen in the village, tailored to meet the needs and preferences of our residents/customers. Both cooking and preparing food onsite and finishing and serving food from our suppliers.
* Cooks bespoke food options for residents for meals, parties or events. Provides a café-style food/barista service to include, breakfast, lunch and supper.
* Ensures events are well catered for, meeting customers' needs and preferences.
* Engages with residents and customers to meet their needs (inc. allergens) and preferences, actively seeking and responding to feedback and suggestions.
* Works with the Head Chef (Village) and the Catering Team Lead to implement changes.
* Responsible for managing the Front of House service for the kitchen, promotes good customer service in the team and makes improvements to the dining experience.
* Responsible for day-to-day temperature checks/controls regarding quality and presentation, labelling food, allergens, waste disposal, and general catering/kitchen hygiene and cleanliness
* Responsible for planning, stock rotation and ordering using Caternet system.
* Completes internal/external audits and activities using the Trusts systems in relation to health and safety, HACCP and COSHH. Manages external visits from EHO, CQC etc.
* Deputising for the Head Chef (Village) where required.
* Line manages a team of Hospitality Assistants (inc. Seniors); people activities including recruitment, managing absence and performance and associated activities on the Trust's people system. Day to day rota planning and management.
Other Skills and Qualifications
Essential
* Diploma Level 2 in Food Production/Catering (or equivalent)
* Experience of supervising others
* Experience and knowledge of special dietary requirements/modified diets, advising on nutrition, hydration and dietary needs
* Previous experience working within a budget.
* Experience working within a busy and fast paced kitchen environment
* Experience working in a café/restaurant
* Experience of stock ordering and management
* Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety legislation and best practice
* Good standard of IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and bespoke systems –
Desirable
* Level 3 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering (or equivalent)
* Diploma Level 3 in Food Production/Catering (or equivalent)
* Working with older people or people living with disabilities, communication or memory difficulties
* Ability to communicate and present information to audiences with varied abilities clearly and with confidence
* Experience of managing or overseeing a hospitality/Front of House service
* Experience analyzing EPOS sale data
Other Skills and Qualifications
Essential
* Diploma Level 2 in Food Production/Catering (or equivalent)
* Experience of supervising others
* Experience and knowledge of special dietary requirements/modified diets, advising on nutrition, hydration and dietary needs
* Working within a busy and fast paced kitchen environment
* Experience working in a care home catering function
* Experience of stock ordering and management
* Experience of monitoring/working within a budget
* Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety legislation and best practice
* Good standard of IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
Desirable
* Level 3 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering (or equivalent)
* Diploma Level 3 in Food Production/Catering (or equivalent)
* Working with older people or people living with disabilities, communication or memory difficulties
* Ability to communicate and present information to audiences with varied abilities clearly and with confidence
* Experience working with food produced externally
Salary Ranges:
£ £15.65
Time Type:
Part time
If you have any queries please email our Recruitment Team -