Chef/Kitchen Manager - Retirement Living

ICare Group; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Chef/Kitchen Manager at a retirement living facility, where you'll provide essential dining services to elderly residents. You'll manage meal preparations, ensuring nutritional standards are met while maintaining hygiene ratings. This part-time role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents while being part of a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef, preferably in a residential establishment.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements for older adults.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook meals as per dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Manage and supervise kitchen staff and training.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Compassion

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or higher)

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Job Title: Chef/Kitchen Manager (Independent Retirement Living facility)

Location: Lytham St Annes (Links View)

Job Type: Part time (30 hours per week) - Fixed Term 3 Month’s

Salary: £29,055.00 (per annum pro rata)

Reports To: Operations Management

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Chef/Kitchen manager to join our team at a residential retirement facility, where nutritious, well-balanced meals are a key part of the high standard of service we provide to our residents. The successful candidate will be passionate about food, committed to hygiene and safety standards, and sensitive to the dietary needs of elderly and vulnerable individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and cook meals in accordance with dietary requirements, preferences, and nutritional guidelines.
• Working under own initiative.
• Design weekly menus in collaboration with operational management, ensuring a variety of nutritionally balanced meals and maintaining budgetary control.
• Ensure food is served on time (service commences at 12:15pm) and at the correct temperature.
• Cater to specific dietary needs including diabetic-friendly meals, and allergy-aware dishes.
• Produce for buffets and themed events for special days and functions periodically.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen at all times (we currently have and wish to maintain our 5-star hygiene rating).
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP) and internal policies.
• Monitor and manage stock levels, portion control, monthly stock takes, ordering supplies as needed and minimizing waste/over production at all times.
• Liaise with Operations Management to receive feedback and make necessary adjustments to meals.
• Manage, supervise and train service assistants or support staff when required.
• Proactive in daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules.
  
  

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a chef, preferably in a residential establishment.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent qualification).
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or higher).
• Knowledge of dietary requirements for older adults and those with medical conditions.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Compassionate, patient, and respectful approach to elderly people.
  
  

Desirable:

• Experience working with older clientele with varied dietary needs.
• First Aid training.
• Familiarity with CQC standards (Care Quality Commission).
  
  

Working Hours:

7am - 3pm, 4 days per week including weekend working (including a half hour break) must be flexible to ensure 7 day production.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Whether you are an experienced caregiver or new to the field, ICare Group provides training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and expand your career in the healthcare industry. If you are enthusiastic about care and making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you! Visit our careers page at careers.icaregroup.co.uk to apply. Join us at ICare Group and help us make a difference, one visit at a time!

Equal Opportunities:

ICare Group is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that supports and respects all individuals. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us. Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive suitable applications. If you do not hear back from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

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