Chef (28.5 hours per week)

Morden College; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Morden College recherche un Chef passionné pour préparer des repas sains et nutritifs pour les Résidents et le personnel. Vous contribuerez également à l'élaboration de nouveaux plats et aurez un rôle clé dans la gestion de la cuisine, tout en respectant les normes de sécurité alimentaire. Ce poste offre l'opportunité de travailler dans un environnement stimulant et gratifiant, au service de la communauté.

Qualifications

• Expérience prouvée dans un rôle similaire.
• Certification de sécurité alimentaire niveau 3 requise.
• Compétences en communication, leadership et organisation souhaitées.

Responsibilities

• Préparer, cuisiner et présenter des plats en toute sécurité.
• Travailler en collaboration avec d'autres Chefs pour soutenir le Manager de Restauration.
• Assurer la propreté et la sécurité des zones de cuisine.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Time-management

Motivation

Pressure management

Education

Level 3 Food Safety certificate

First Aid certificate

Environmental awareness

Job description

We’re Morden College: an almshouse charity with a proud 330-year history and a big vision for the future. We provide homes, care, and support for over 250 older people across two lovely sites in Blackheath and Beckenham, helping our residents lead independent, connected, and fulfilling lives.

We're entering an exciting new phase, with a fresh strategy focused on excellent housing, high quality services, and thriving communities.

Our team of passionate Chefs prepare delicious meals using excellent quality of nutritious fresh food for our colleagues, our Residents and their families. Our 60 seats cover Café is located within the John Morden Centre, which is a vibrant space where people meet, eat, take part to fun events, develop and enjoy a variety of interesting hobbies. Our Chefs also provide our Care Home Residents with a personalised service that caters for a variety of dietary needs ensuring that our Residents have access to a healthy and balanced diet all year round.

JOB PURPOSE

Prepare, cook and present food safely and efficiently using high quality ingredients according to the College standards, health and safety and food hygiene practices. Work collaboratively with other Chefs and contribute with new ideas to support the Catering Manager in the creation of new dishes and update of seasonal menus. Contribute to create a safe and fun work environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES AND DUTIES

• Always ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and back of house areas
• Ensure that the equipment is clean and safe to use
• Regularly check inventory levels
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients before use
• Cook healthy and nutritious dishes in accordance with our menus
• Adapt recipes to cater for special dietary requirements where needed
• Complete all appropriate company documentation, due diligence records and key tasks during your shift
• Comply with statutory and organisational requirements including but not limited to Health and Safety, Food Safety and Fire Safety
• Keep wastage to a minimum and ensure that wastage recording procedures are followed
• Deal with deliveries and report any loss or damages to the Manager or Supervisor on duty
• Work safely with kitchen equipment and report any maintenance issues to the Manager or Supervisor on duty
• Keep knowledge up to date by completing mandatory and CPD training online and/or face-to-face
• Adhere to the College standards, policies and procedures
• Carry out management team requests and instructions

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in a similar role or food production operation
  
• Level 3 Food Safety certificate
• First Aid certificate (desirable)
• Environmental awareness (desirable)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire others
• Ability to work well under pressure and remain level-headed during busy times
• Located within commutable distance to Morden College
• Menu planning and food service development (desirable)