Chef

Job summary

PLEASE NOTE - WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

JOB PURPOSE:

To organise and control the efficient and economic production of quality food within the allowed budget. Preparation and provision of meals.  Responsibility for the day to day running of the kitchen ensuring compliance with relevant Health & Safety and Food Hygiene requirements in the absence of the Head Chef. Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, in line with Environmental Health Regulations.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

·  NVQ level 3 Culinary/Cooking Skills (or equivalent)

·  Level 2 Food / Hygiene Certificate (or equivalent)

·  Good communication skills

·  Capable to work effectively as part of a team and evidence of leading by example

·  Ability to work on own initiative

·  Satisfactory enhanced DBS checks and Home Office checks (where applicable)

Desired:

·  Previous supervisory experience

·  Experience of Food Preparation for the relevant Client group

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Food Preparation :

·  Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals, as and when required according to the menu and resident preference.

·  Provide for special dietary requirements where necessary and consider the preferences of individuals.

·  Responsibility to organise the purchasing of groceries and other goods in the absence of the Head Chef.

Communication:

·  To keep up to date with the admissions/discharges within the home and update meal preparation accordingly.

·  To communicate with the Nurses and Managers as to the status of all residents and if any dietary amendments are needed to meet the needs of the residents.

·  Arrange / participate in Staff and Management meetings as required.

Human Resources:

·  Manage and update rota for Kitchen Team in the absence of the Head Chef

Training & Development:

·  Oversee 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 Staff involved in handling and delivery of food.

·  Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.

·  Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.

 Health & Safety and compliance:

·  Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.

·  Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area (and, where appropriate, the dining areas) is carried out effectively.

·  Report immediately to the Catering Manager or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a resident, colleague, self or another.

·  Understand, and ensure the implementation of Hill House Nursing Home Ltd.’s, Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.

·  Report to the Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.

·  Promote safe working practice in the Care Home.

·  Maintain accurate records of food supplies, and freezer / fridge temperatures.

·  Ensure stock rotation.  Check deliveries, and check and value stocks as required by the Head Chef.

GENERAL:

·  Promote a positive personal I professional profile within the local community, ensuring the good reputation of the company at all times.

·  Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties (GDPR)

·  Notify the Head Chef, Catering Manager or the 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 Home 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.