Responsibilities
* To co-ordinate all aspects of the kitchen so that food is prepared to the agreed standard and that time deadlines are met.
* The role includes but is not limited to: to implement and supervise all aspects of kitchen control e.g. menus, hygiene, health and safety, staff, cleaning and waste control.
* To identify and recruit all grades of staff under your control within the agreed guidelines.
* To supervise and develop staff
* To order catering consumables
* To have full understanding of H.A.C.C.P, to ensure all staff adhere to H.A.C.C.P and all documentation are completed and signed by the appropriate members of staff
* To complete monthly audits for kitchen reporting any finding to home manager
* To prepare menus for the nursing home taking into account the content, balance, colour and nutritional values, inline with agreed budget.
* To consult with residents on a regular basis to ensure that their needs and choices are being met.
* To prepare special diets for residents as directed by the nursing staff.
* To maintain the agreed stock levels of food.
* To implement and maintain an agreed deep cleaning schedule for the kitchen.
* To carry out stock takes at the end of each month.
* To implement four weekly rota.
* To work within agreed budget guidelines
* To assist in the preparation of function menus and costing.
* To co-operate with requests from the Home Manager and residents wherever possible.
* To attend resident/relative meetings whenever possible.
* To carry out staff supervision adhering to home policies.
* To complete all staff personal development reviews
* Any ad hoc duties to meet service delivery for our residents and home.
Qualifications / Requirements
* Do you enjoy cooking and have experience in managing a kitchen?
* Are you able to work alongside residents in a Care Home to cater for their meals?
* Must have previous Head Chef experience
* Experience of managing a team
* Knowledge in planning balanced menu's
* Able to cater for specific dietary needs
* Good communication skills
* Be able to follow and prioritise tasks and responsibilities
* Engage well with people we support in their continuing interests and supporting positive experiences
* Able to work well as part of a team and independently
* Aurem Care have been awarded for the prestigious "Top 20 Care Home Group" accolade by carehome.co.uk, celebrating our commitment to excellence in care across the UK.
Benefits
* Full time contract
* 40 hours per week, including weekend work
* Pay rate: £15.50 per hour
* 28 Days Annual Leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time contracts)
* Life insurance
* Free DBS (T&C's apply)
* Free or discounted meals
* Free parking
* Company pension
* Wagestream - Same-day pay
* Our employee assist programme - healthcare and mental health support
* Free in house training via our elearning platform, your Hippo, in addition to our fully funded apprenticeship courses.
* Yearly salary review
* Being part of an organisation where empowering and valuing our people is fundamental to everything we do
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