Overview
Head Chef role at TLC Care. TLC Care focuses on quality of life and specialised nursing, residential and dementia care, with dedicated carers and nurses on hand 24 hours a day. TLC Care has care homes across London, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Surrey. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to support the first class food service at their care home. We are looking for a candidate who has a passion for cooking to join our award-winning team where you will have the opportunity to expand your culinary skills.
The main purpose of the role is to organise and control the efficient and economical production of quality food within the budget, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with EHO regulations.
Responsibilities
* Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals, as required.
* Provide for special dietary requirements and take into account the preferences of individual residents (including Kosher, Halal, vegan and vegetarian cuisine).
* Recruitment of kitchen team members.
* Audit and ensure the kitchen adheres to EHO Regulations.
* Follow the IDDSI framework and ensure all dietary requirements are met.
* Demonstrate good leadership skills.
* Produce a 4-week kitchen rota in a timely manner.
* Assist with training of the kitchen team.
* Develop menus using sustainable produce.
* Place orders and conduct monthly stock takes.
* Monitor and control food cost within budgeted guidelines.
* Oversee the food safety management system.
Qualifications
* City & Guilds Level 1 & 2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards).
* Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
* Previous supervisor experience.
* Good communication skills.
* Ability to work on one’s own initiative.
* Team player.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level.
* Employment type: Full-time.
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing.
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.
We offer an inclusive, warm and welcoming culture with opportunities to learn, develop and grow while enriching the lives of others. We value truth, love and compassion and are committed to providing outstanding care with warmth, kindness and empathy.
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