Head Cook

TieTalent; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Head Cook in Hoddesdon, responsible for meal preparation and kitchen management. The role involves creating seasonal menus that cater to residents' dietary needs and ensuring high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness. Successful candidates will possess relevant cooking qualifications and experience in team management, offering an opportunity to be part of a supportive and compassionate team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role required.
• Ability to create seasonal menus considering dietary needs.
• Strong leadership skills for managing kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Compile seasonal menus based on residents' preferences and dietary requirements.
• Ensure the cleanliness and compliance of kitchen standards.
• Manage and develop kitchen team, including supervision and training.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Menu Planning

Food Safety

Team Management

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

Job description

We are looking for a Head Cook to prepare meals that are nourishing and well presented. Creating seasonal menus based on the input of the residents, families and management, taking into consideration dietary requirements and ensuring the kitchen is clean and up to all regulations

Rate of Pay
£15.05 per hour

Contract Type
Permanent

Contract Hours
Full time

Hoddesdon - The Chadwick

Hospitality

Working in care can be challenging, but it's also one of the most rewarding jobs that you can do. When you join the B&M Care family, our 'whole home approach' ensures that you will be supported as part of a caring, compassionate team.

Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• To compile seasonal menus with the input of the residents, families and the Home Manager that are varied, and consist of meals that will be suitable for the residents taking into account backgrounds, culture and dietary requirements.
• To be responsible for the delivery of excellence in relation to meal times and dining room/mealtime experience and presentation.
• Ensure the cleanliness and hygienic appearance of the kitchen. To also be accountable for food standards and meeting health & safety regulations. Ensuring that all practices are of a high standard and are monitored.
• Ensure effective finance controls - adhering to budgets set out by the company.
• Manage and develop your kitchen team, to include supervisions, appraisals as well as inducting new members of the team.

Essential Skills, Characteristics and Experience:

• Must hold a Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 or above.

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