Care Home Chef

Connect2Hampshire; Emsworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Chef to join their team in Emsworth. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and preparing a variety of meals while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. You will supervise kitchen staff, manage food stocks, and maintain a safe working environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a care home setting where your culinary skills can make a positive impact on residents' lives. If you have a passion for cooking and a commitment to quality and safety, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HACCP and Environmental Health regulations.
• Ability to maintain food stock and supervise kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Supervise catering staff and manage kitchen equipment.

Skills

Basic food hygiene certificate

Health and Safety knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Hampshire County Council are currently recruiting for a Chef based in the Hampshire area for their care home in Emsworth .

Your duties will include:-

• Plan, prepare and cook a variety of meals which will be Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health and Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, ensuring a safe environment
• Ensure sufficient food stocks are ordered and received from approved suppliers and that stock rotation is taking place to maintain optimum freshness
• Supervise and instruct catering staff in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures giving help and guidance where appropriate
• Responsible for all kitchen equipment ensuring it is in full, safe working order, reporting any damage or faults to the Maintenance Person or Registered / Unit manager and following up any appropriate action

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Basic food hygiene certificate
• Clear understanding of Health and Safety issues
• Able to complete written records such as record books, accident/incident report sheets etc
• Able to work as art of a team and use initiative to deal with problems in a practical way and respond appropriately where additional help is required or in an emergency situation Able to communicate clearly and appropriately with others
• Demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities issues as they apply in the work place and challenge attitudes and practices which are discriminatory

Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.