Head Chef

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Southwark; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Career development

CPD opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Milton Court Care Home in London is seeking a Head Chef to lead a culinary team delivering nutritionally balanced meals for residents within budget. You will oversee the kitchen operations, supervise kitchen and Host staff, and ensure adherence to IDDSI modified diets.

This role requires two years of experience managing a culinary team in care or hospitality and holding City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or an NVQ in catering.

Qualifikationen

• Two years of managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors.
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ catering qualification.
• Excellent budgeting and stock control skills.

Aufgaben

• Manage and lead a culinary team delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget.
• Prepare modified diets that look appealing, are well balanced and follow IDDSI guidance.
• Place food orders with approved suppliers within authority levels, controlling stock and budget.
• Supervise and direct kitchen staff and the Host team.
• Instruct and demonstrate simple food preparation to unqualified staff.
• Practise safe working systems, assessing risk in moving and handling and protecting the safety of residents, visitors and staff.

Kenntnisse

Budget control

Culinary standards

Ausbildung

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ catering qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Head Chef at Milton Court Care Home, run by Avery Healthcare Group, leading the kitchen that serves residents' meals. The core of the work is running a culinary team to provide nutritionally balanced meals within budget, including modified diets to IDDSI guidance and ordering from approved suppliers. Set in a care home rather than a restaurant, it also covers the Host team alongside kitchen staff. Two years managing a culinary team in care or hospitality, plus a City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ catering qualification, are required.

What the job involves

• Manage and lead a culinary team delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget
• Prepare modified diets that look appealing, are well balanced and follow IDDSI guidance
• Place food orders with approved suppliers within authority levels, controlling stock and budget
• Supervise and direct kitchen staff and the Host team
• Instruct and demonstrate simple food preparation to unqualified staff
• Practise safe working systems, assessing risk in moving and handling and protecting the safety of residents, visitors and staff

Qualifications

• Relevant catering qualification: City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ

Experience

• Two years managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors

Skills & knowledge

• Budget control
• Passion for delivering high-quality culinary standards to residents

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check, cost met by Avery Healthcare
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Living Avery's values of caring, support, honesty, respect and accountability

What’s offered

• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
• Continuous professional development