Head Chef/Cook
Full-Time 40 hours a week
Reporting to: Home Manager
Job purpose: To take responsibility for, organising and controlling the efficient and economic production of quality food within the allowed budget, whilst maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with Environment Health Office regulations
Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
Required:
* City & Guilds 706 – 1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards)
* Team player
* Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list
* Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work on own initiative
Desired:
* Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
* Previous management or supervisory experience
* Experience of food preparation for the relevant Service User group
Main responsibilities
Food preparation
* Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals, as and when required
* Provided for special dietary requirements where necessary and take into account the preferences of individual Service Users
Communication
* Liaise with the Home Manager when planning/costing menus in order to provide a balanced nutritious diet, making the best use of available fresh foods
* Participate in Staff and Service User meetings as required
Training and Development
* Supervise and instruct Kitchen Staff Members in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures, giving help and guidance where appropriate
* Conduct Basic Food Hygiene training for all Care Centre Staff involved in handling and delivery of food
* Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence
* Attend mandatory training days/course, on or off site as and when required
* You will be expected from time to time to assist in new staff members induction.
Budgetary/Financial Control:
* Maintain accurate records of food supplies, and freezer/fridge temperatures
* Ensure stock rotation.
* Assist in the ordering of stocks and checking of deliveries, and check and value stocks as required by the Home Manager
Human Resources (HR)
* Prepare Staff rota for Kitchen
* Interview for new Staff Members with the Home Manager as and when required.
Health & Safety
* Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area and dining areas is carried out effectively
* Ensure statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas
* Report immediately to the Home Manager or Person in Charge any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Service Users, colleague, self or another
* Understand, and ensure the implementation of the Care Centres Health & Safety policy and Emergency and Fire procedures
* Report to the Home Manager, Handyperson or Person in Charge any faulty appliances, damaged furniture equipment or any potential hazard
* Promote safe working practice in the Care Centre.
Infection Control
* It is your responsibility to read and understand the homes Infection control Policy and to ask questions that you may not understand?
* Complete the homes Infection Control Training
* Report any infection control issues immediately to your Home Manager, alert your person in charge.
* Share your knowledge and understanding of Infection Control with your work Colleagues to ensure the safety of all staff, visitors and residents.
Safeguarding
* It is every staff members responsibility to ensure that they have read and understood the homes Safeguarding Policy, and to ask questions for any areas they do not understand.
* Every staff member must complete the homes Safeguarding training
* Staff have an obligation to all residents to report any incidents that they feel may be a safeguarding issue to their manager or senior staff.
* It is every staffs responsibility to know the process for reporting safeguarding concerns to the local safeguarding teams, Contact numbers for this should be found posted around your home, if you cannot find them it is your responsibility to ask.
General
* Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Care Centre and Bondcare
* Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties
* Notify the Home Manager or Person in Charge as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty and also on your return to work from all periods of absence
* Ensure the security of the Care Centre is maintained at all times
* Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales
* Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained
* Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you
This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.
Skycare reserves the right to amend this Job description from time to time, according to business needs. Any changes will be confirmed in writing.
SkyCare, a leading UK healthcare recruitment agency, specializes in connecting skilled healthcare professionals with the right roles in the NHS and private sector. Our expertise in finding ideal candidates has established us as a trusted name in the healthcare staffing industry. We pride ourselves on placing highly qualified medical personnel in environments where they can make a meaningful impact.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career growth and development.
We will require a DBS check which we can assist with this and 2 satisfactory references
We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Head Chef
Apply with your updated resume.