Head Chef Prestwick Care Homes have been proudly delivering specialist care services across the North East since 1992. We are excited to announce the opening of Bay View Care Home in Whitley Bay, a brand new addition to the Prestwick Care family, designed to offer exceptional care in a modern, welcoming environment. We are a top care home provider based in the North East of England and we are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to work in our care home Bay View Care Home. About the Role In this role the Head Chef is responsible for planning and preparing meals that meet the dietary needs of elderly residents. They ensure food safety and hygiene standards are strictly followed. The head chef also manages kitchen staff. What We Offer Full training package Employee Assistance programme Employee discount card for our leisure sites Key Responsibilities Create and maintain cooking and cleaning regimes (daily, weekly, periodically etc) for all areas of the kitchen in line with the Companys quality philosophy. To recruit with the manager, train and line manage all staff required in the preparation of meals. To prepare menus in advance in a regular and varied way with the manager and ensure that all meals are prepared and presented to an acceptable standard. To ensure that any special dietary meals are prepared and ensure that adequate food stock controls are in place. To ensure than an inventory of kitchen equipment is updated and managed. To ensure that the meal preparation areas comply with all regulatory requirements. To ensure that proper quality control systems are adopted for all aspects of the meal preparation management. To ensure that food handling, cleanliness, health, safety, risk assessments and that all procedures required within the meal preparation areas operate to the highest possible standards. Also, to ensure that the meal preparation areas operate to current and any future legal or regulatory requirement. Liaise with the Home Manager when ordering cleaning products and undertake monthly stock checks. Interview for new Staff Members with the Home Manager as and when required, in line with the Companys Recruitment policy. Supervise and instruct junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Care Centre, giving help and guidance where appropriate. Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another. Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard. Required Skills & Experience Good communication skills to liaise with care staff and suppliers. Proven experience as a head chef or senior cook. Strong knowledge of nutrition and dietary needs, including special diets (e.g., diabetic, gluten-free, soft food).