Lead Cook & Kitchen Manager – Elder Care Home

Beaumont Care Homes Limited; Belfast City District; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaumont Care Homes Limited in Belfast is seeking a Cook Manager to lead the catering operation within the Home, preparing high quality home-cooked meals that meet dietary and cultural needs.

You will plan menus, supervise kitchen staff, manage the budget, monitor stock and maintain food safety standards, while delivering a first-class dining experience for residents daily, and ensuring all nutrition and hygiene guidelines are followed.

Qualifications

• Nutrition Science for the elderly or equivalent.
• 2 years relevant experience as a Chef or Cook.
• Chef Qualification.
• Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Health & Safety Awareness; Hazard Reporting Protocols; HACCP Documentation; RIDDOR Awareness; Food Storage; Basic First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and direct a kitchen team to deliver a first class catering service to the residents within the Home.
• Understand the individual nutritional needs and choices of residents at all times.
• Prepare menus in consultation with the Home Manager, residents, families, catering committees following best practice guidance.
• Prepare, cook and serve meals, ensuring that all special needs are fully considered and catered for in accordance with residents’ dietary requirements and personal choice.
• Plan and deliver set four weekly menus, ensuring substitutions have prior authorisation and allergen changes are communicated.
• Be responsible for the catering budget and work within the agreed budget.
• Regularly engage with residents, relatives, visitors and colleagues to improve quality of life and service.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management (Kitchen)

Budget Management

Planning and Preparing Menus

Stock Management

Time management & deadlines

Education

Chef Qualification

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Beaumont Care Homes Limited in Belfast is seeking a Cook Manager to lead the catering operation within the Home, preparing high quality home-cooked meals that meet dietary and cultural needs.

You will plan menus, supervise kitchen staff, manage the budget, monitor stock and maintain food safety standards, while delivering a first-class dining experience for residents daily, and ensuring all nutrition and hygiene guidelines are followed.