Head Chef

Meallmore Ltd.; Clackmannan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen im Gesundheitswesen sucht einen leidenschaftlichen Head Chef, der mit einem freundlichen Ansatz die Küche leitet. Diese Rolle bietet die Möglichkeit, die Essensvorlieben der Bewohner zu berücksichtigen und gleichzeitig ein motiviertes Team zu führen. Wenn Sie eine Karriere in einem unterstützenden Umfeld anstreben, in dem Qualität und Fürsorge im Mittelpunkt stehen, dann ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie. Genießen Sie ein ausgewogenes Arbeitsleben und tragen Sie zur Verbesserung des Lebens unserer Bewohner bei.

Benefits

Wettbewerbsfähige Vorteile

Überstundenvergütung

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Küche, idealerweise in Pflegeheimen oder im Gesundheitswesen.
• Wissen über Ernährung, diätetische Bedürfnisse und Lebensmittelallergien.

Responsibilities

• Planung und Zubereitung von Mahlzeiten unter Berücksichtigung der Vorlieben der Bewohner.
• Führung und Motivation des Küchenteams zur Weiterentwicklung.

Skills

Erfahrung als Head Chef

Wissen über Ernährung

Führungskompetenz

Kenntnis von HACCP

Lebensmittelsicherheit Level 3

Job description

A little bit about us

In Alloa, Parklands Care Home offers a warm, friendly environment where our team delivers high-quality, personalised care. As part of Meallmore, Scotland’s most trusted care provider, we consistently deliver excellent care in great places to live and work. Join us in bringing kindness, support, and a sense of belonging to every resident.

Join an award-winning Catering Team of the Year and Scottish Care Nutrition winners.

Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Meallmore is the place to be!

As Head Chef you’ll value one thing above all, kindness. It carries across every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. By joining Meallmore you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to our residents.

Salary: £15.81per hour

Hours: 37.5hours per week

Competitive benefits + overtime rates

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Organise, plan and prepare meals ensuring that all home cooked food not only looks and tastes delicious but also reflects the preferences and dietary requirements of each resident.

• Provide guidance and training to care teams on understanding and implementing safe and appropriate textured food options for residents, ensuring compliance with dietary standards (e.g., IDDSI).

• Lead, motivate and inspire your kitchen team to develop and upskill

• Comply with industry and Meallmore quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards.

• Work within budget, complete regular audits and stock control.

• Menu development, tailoring around resident’s needs, likes and dislikes to ensure we deliver person-centred hospitality.

Skills & Requirements

• Experience as Head Chef or similar, ideally in care homes or healthcare preferred.

• A personal and warm approach with a genuine interest of the well being of our residents.

• Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs and food allergies.

• Excellent leadership and team management.

• Good understanding of HACCP & COSHH

• Food Safety Level 3 desirable

Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG).

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