Head Chef - Pure Vegetarian Indian Meals

TLC Care; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

TLC Care is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead food services at their care home in Harrow. The role includes managing kitchen staff, preparing high-quality meals, and ensuring dietary needs are met. Join a supportive environment with exceptional growth opportunities, emphasizing a culture of Truth, Love, and Compassion.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts from over 2000 retailers

Free meals and uniform

Health cash plans

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising kitchen staff required.
• Must have a high level of experience preparing vegetarian Indian cuisine.
• Responsibilities include auditing kitchen hygiene and training team members.

Responsibilities

• Organize and control efficient production of quality food.
• Recruit and train kitchen staff.
• Ensure kitchen adheres to EHO regulations.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Ability to work on own initiative

Leadership skills

Education

City & Guilds Level 1 & 2, or equivalent

Basic Food / Hygiene Certificate

Job description

At TLC Care, our focus is quality of life and our approach to specialised nursing, residential and dementia care is, we believe, second to none, with dedicated highly-trained carers and nurses on hand 24 hours a day to provide assistance to meet the needs and wishes of each individual resident.

TLC Care have care homes across London, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Surrey.

TLC Care have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Catering Manager to support the first class food service at their care home.

We are looking for a candidate who has a passion for cooking to join our award winning team where you will have the opportunity to expand your culinary skills.

The main purpose of the Head Chef's role is to organise and control the efficient and economic production of quality food within the budget, whilst maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with EHO regulations.

Food preparation will be expected to be of a very high standard and will include:

Preparing, cooking and serving hot and cold meals, as and when required.

Providing for special dietary requirements and take into account the preferences of individual residents, which will include preparing Kosher, Halal, vegan and vegetarian cuisine.

The Head Chef will be expected to have a high level of experience preparing pure vegetarian Indian cuisine.

The Head Chef will also be required to -

• Recruitment of kitchen team members
• Auditing & ensuring the kitchen adheres to EHO Regulations
• Follows the IDDSI framework and ensuring all dietary requirements are met
• Good Leadership skills
• Timely production of a 4 week kitchen rota
• Assist with training of the kitchen team.
• Development of menus using sustainable produce
• Placing orders
• Monthly stock take
• Monitor and control food cost within budgeted guidelines.
• Oversee the food safety management system.

At TLC we believe that our people are at the heart of all we do, and we provide a warm, open and welcoming culture in which you will have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow whilst enriching the lives of others. ...We offer amazing career progression opportunities across all of our departments and believe in a one team approach where we share and celebrate our team successes, working in line always with our core values of Truth, Love and Compassion. If you are committed to providing outstanding care with warm, kindness and empathy then do take the opportunity to apply for a role and join our TLC Family.

Requirements:

The successful applicant is required to have the following qualifications and skills:

•City & Guilds Level 1 & 2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards)
•Basic Food / Hygiene Certificate
•Previous supervisor experience
Good communication skills
•Ability to work on own initiative
•Team player

Why Choose TLC Care?

• Be part of an IIP Platinum organization known for exceptional people practices and support, including engagement champions and mental health first aiders.
• Immerse yourself in a culture that lives and breathes our TLC values in all we do.
• Enjoy extensive support via engagement sessions with our Support Office Team.
• Benefit from tailored career paths and incentive-based pay schemes.
• Receive 28 days holiday, including bank holidays.
• Participate in unparalleled learning and development opportunities through our TLC Academy.
• Available discounts from over 2000 high-street and online retailers, free meals, uniform, health cash plans, and much more.
• Connect with a leadership team skilled in providing person-centered leadership, ensuring you’re consistently supported and inspired in your role.