Care Home Chef Manager - Tooting

Blue Arrow; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in private healthcare is seeking an Enhanced DBS Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations in care homes and nursing facilities. This role offers flexibility in scheduling, competitive pay rates, and a supportive work environment. Candidates must possess a valid DBS and food hygiene certification.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Flexibility in working hours

Great pay rate

Dedicated consultant

Choice in planning rota

6 to 9 month bookings

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS covering adult workforce, within last 12 months or on update service.
• Level 2 or 3 food hygiene certificate required.
• Experience as a Chef Manager in care homes or nursing homes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 3 chefs and 3-4 catering assistants.
• Prepare and cook nutritious food according to dietary requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Team Work

Communication

Passion for food

Education

Level 2 food hygiene certificate

Level 3 food hygiene certificate

Job description

Care home and private healthcare Chef's

Environments: Care homes, Nursing homes, retirement villages and private healthcare clinics and institutes.

Location: SW London
Contract type: 40-48 hours per week
Hourly rate: £20-28 per hour paid weekly.

We are currently looking to recruit Enhanced DBS Chefs Manager, working within Care homes.

PLEASE NOTE: To be able to work within this environment you must have enhanced DBS covering adult workforce, within the last 12 months or on the update service.
If you don't have a DBS, you must be willing to go through all the required checks with us to be provided with one. (This will be at a cost)

Why Apply?
* Great pay rate paid weekly
* 6 to 9 month booking plus
* Dedicated consultant
* Flexibility in planning your own Rota
* Flexibility in your working days and times.
* Company pension scheme

Main Duties
* Work within as part of a team
* Putting away stock and deliveries.
* Food orders
* IDDSI Trained - Preparation of food including variety in diets which included texture diets, blended meals, and modified meals.
* Adhering to all relevant health and safety requirements
* Cooking nutritious food within requirements
* Ensure a clean as you go policy is being operated at all times
* Management of 3 other chefs and 3-4 Catering Assistants
* Previous experience as a Chef Manager working within care homes and nursing homes
* Experience with the IDDSI framework to prepare and cook texture diets
* Flexibility in shift patterns including weekends
* Great communication and team work
Required Skills
* Level 2 food hygiene certificate dated within the last 3 years. or Level 3.
* Passion for food
* A DBS (essential - as mentioned above)

Working Hours: You can choose your working rota each week for your team, the working hours will vary.

So if you think this is just what you're looking for then CLICK APPLY TODAY.

Any questions please contact Darren on 0208 672 8206

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