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TipTopJob; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Induction & training

Bank holiday premium rates

Recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend

DBS costs covered

Years of service rewards

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a talented Chef for a leading nursing home in Weymouth, Dorset. You will plan menus with residents and the manager, oversee preparation, cooking, and serving of meals, and ensure dietary needs are met within budget.

The role requires NVQ Level 2/3 in Food preparation and catering, strong cooking skills, knowledge of nutrition, and experience in healthcare or hospitality. It is a permanent full-time position with mix shifts in a Good-rated home.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Food preparation and catering.
• Proven experience as a Chef in healthcare or hospitality.
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus in consultation with residents and Manager.
• Prepare, cook and serve food according to agreed menus.
• Ensure menus are displayed with choices.
• Cater for special diets and cultural needs and provide choices.
• Check stock quality and quantity; place orders per catering manual.
• Supervise the kitchen staff.
• Adhere to HACCP processes and catering manual.
• Keep food expenditure within budget in consultation with the Bursar/Home Manager.

Skills

Menu planning

HACCP

Cooking techniques

Nutrition knowledge

Budget management

Staff supervision

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Food preparation & catering

Job description

A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for a talented Chef to work in an exceptional nursing home based in the Weymouth, Dorset area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care provider

This nursing home specialises in general and dementia nursing, residential and respite care for the elderly. The home is currently rated as Good by CQC.

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 HACCPs 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

Benefits

The successful Chef will receive an excellent salary of GBP15.00 per hour. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working on mix shifts.

• 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