Chef

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Weymouth seeks a talented Chef for their new care home. Responsibilities include menu planning, food preparation, and staff supervision. Applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparation and catering. The role offers a salary of £14/hour and generous benefits, including a pension scheme and paid training.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and training

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Paid breaks

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Undertake menu planning in consultation with residents and Manager.
• Supervise the kitchen employee team.
• Ensure that HACCP’s processes are followed and recorded.

Skills

Cooking skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of nutrition

Education

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparation and catering

Job description

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a talented Chef to work in a brand new care home opening soon based in the Weymouth, Dorset area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

A nursing and residential care home that’s perfectly positioned in one of the most beautiful seaside towns on England’s south coast, is set to open soon

**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering**

As a Chef your key duties include:
• Undertake menu planning in consultation with residents and Manager
• Oversee and participate in the preparation and cooking and serving of all food in accordance with agreed menus
• Ensure menus are displayed showing choices
• Ensure individuals on special diets or with specific cultural needs are catered for and that choice is also available
• Check quantity and quality of stock and orders items in accordance with the catering manual
• Supervise the kitchen employee team
• Ensure HACCP’s processes and the catering manual are followed and recorded as required
• Ensure that the food expenditure is kept within budget in consultation with the Bursar and/or Home Manager

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
• Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting
• Excellent cooking skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques
• Knowledge of nutrition and the ability to develop menus that meet dietary requirements
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and work efficiently under pressure
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures
• Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff

The successful Chef will receive an excellent salary of £14.00 per hour. We currently have permanent vacancies for both days and night shifts available. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
• Pension scheme
• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays
• Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)
• Paid breaks
• Uniform provided
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

Reference ID: 7059
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [e-mail]

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