Care Home Chef

Connect2Hampshire; England; 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 a care home setting. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, preparing, and cooking a variety of nutritious meals for residents, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. You'll supervise catering staff, manage food stock, and maintain a safe kitchen environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others through your culinary skills. If you are passionate about food and committed to providing excellent service, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Basic food hygiene certificate is essential.
• Clear understanding of Health and Safety issues required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook a variety of meals for residents.
• Supervise catering staff and ensure kitchen safety compliance.

Skills

Basic food hygiene

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 Sarisbury Green.

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 part 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 workplace and challenge attitudes and practices which are discriminatory.