Overview
Head Chef role at Cinnamon Care Collection. Watermeadow Grange in Topsham, Exeter is a care home with 86 bedrooms, including a dementia care community.
To be successful, you will lead a kitchen team, ensure high standards of food quality and service, and align with residents' dietary needs and preferences.
Responsibilities
* Oversee and manage a full kitchen team including a second chef and kitchen assistants
* Ensure efficient kitchen services and adherence to Health and Safety measures within the department
* Establish and maintain menu cycles that reflect residents’ likes and dislikes, adapting as needed
* Prepare high-end, beautifully presented meals using fresh, locally sourced ingredients where possible
* Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in kitchen and food storage in accordance with food hygiene regulations
* Support cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste
* Monitor supplier performance and keep the General Manager informed about pricing and availability
* Assist the General Manager in resolving catering service complaints
* Participate in home events to ensure nutrition and hydration needs and social aspects are met
Person Specification & Qualifications
* Level 3 in Catering or equivalent QCF qualification
* Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
* Appropriate supervisory experience and qualifications for safe delivery of catering services
* Strong team player, self-motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
* Good communication and interpersonal skills, with influencing ability
* Reasonable access outside working hours in emergency situations
Employment Details
* Employment type: Full-time
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
* Location: Topsham, UK
* Salary: £42,848 Per Annum Plus Company Benefits
Note: This description reflects the duties and qualifications associated with the Head Chef role at Cinnamon Care Collection and may be subject to change.
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