Autonomous Chef: Seasonal Menus for Care Homes

Mulberry; Gerrards Cross; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee assistance programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Mulberry Court care home in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, is seeking an experienced chef to design menus, cook from fresh seasonal ingredients and oversee all catering activities for residents. You will manage a small team, maintain high standards of nutrition, hygiene and safety, and may cater for day centres and community activities.

Some weekend work may be required. You should have kitchen experience feeding large numbers, with menu planning for specialist diets, and be prepared to

Qualifications

• Experience in professional kitchens cooking for large numbers.
• Knowledge of menu planning for specialist diets.
• Experience leading and motivating a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the kitchen and catering services.
• Manage a small kitchen team ensuring high standards.
• Ensure nutrition, hygiene and safety are maintained at all times.
• Occasionally cater for other day centres and community activities; some weekend work may be required.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting

Stock management

Menu planning

Nutrition knowledge

Hospitality experience

Communication with residents

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership

Job description

Mulberry Court care home in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, is seeking an experienced chef to design menus, cook from fresh seasonal ingredients and oversee all catering activities for residents. You will manage a small team, maintain high standards of nutrition, hygiene and safety, and may cater for day centres and community activities.

Some weekend work may be required. You should have kitchen experience feeding large numbers, with menu planning for specialist diets, and be prepared to