Chef

Beechfield Care Group; Carlow; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on site

Free parking

Paid training

Flexible working hours

Education & Development

Summer & Christmas Parties

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service awards

Job summary

Beechfield Care Group operates Beech Wood Nursing Home in Leighlinbridge, Carlow. We are recruiting a part-time Chef (18 hours weekly) to ensure residents receive nutritious and varied meals tailored to individual needs and dietary requirements.

The role emphasizes kitchen supervision, menu planning with the PIC, adherence to Health and Safety standards, and a commitment to cleanliness, with benefits including free meals on site, flexible hours, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Formal training required and HACCP certification.
• SALT guidelines training and food hygiene knowledge.
• Fluent English, both speaking and writing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and prepare tasty, nutritious meals for residents.
• Accommodate special dietary needs and preferences.
• Plan and cost menus with PIC for balanced nutrition.
• Maintain statutory Health and Safety in kitchen and dining areas.
• Implement Home policies on health, hygiene and fire procedures.

Skills

Formally trained

Fluent English

Kitchen management

Nursing home experience

Education

HACCP certification

SALT guidelines training

Food hygiene knowledge

Job description

Chef Required-18 Hours (weekly)

Beechfield Care Group are currently looking to recruit a part time Chef to assume responsibility for the care of residents at Beech Wood Nursing Home, Rathvindon Rd, Leighlinbridge, Carlow R93DD43

We are a long-established Nursing Home Group based Dublin, Carlow, Meath, Westmeath & Kildare. Our mission is to supply the best standard of quality care to our residents. Our philosophy places the care of the resident at the heart of the nursing home.

About Beechwood

Beech Wood Nursing Home is a purpose-built residential home situated in the picturesque village of Leighlinbridge pleasantly located on the banks of the river Barrow. Every resident is unique, and we respect and value everyone for who they are. This is our ethos. Happiness and independence are paramount at Beech Wood Nursing Home Our staff hold a genuine interest and passion in doing what they are doing, and this is essential in achieving and maintaining the high standard that we set for ourselves

About the role:

The Chef or is a key position in the nursing home, with responsibility for ensuring that "The resident is provided with a nutritious and varied diet, which meets his/her individual and dietary needs and preferences."

Role Responsibilities

• Supervision and preparation of the cooking and serving of delicious and nutritious hot and cold meals, as and when required for residents.
• Providing for special dietary requirements where necessary and taking into account the preferences of individual residents
• Consulting with the PIC when planning / costing menus to provide a balanced nutritious diet and making the best use of available fresh foods.
• Ensuring statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Understanding and ensuring the implementation of the Home's Health and Safety, Infection Control and Hygiene policies, and Emergency and Fire procedures.

Role Requirements:

• Formally trained.
• Fully certified in HACCP
• Trained in modified food as per SALT guidelines.
• Comply with all Food hygiene regulations.
• Have a background in management of a kitchen environment.
• Fluent in English, speaking & writing.
• Experience in a Nursing Home / Hospital environment an advantage.

Great benefits on offer:

• An excellent remuneration available to the successful candidate.
• Free Meals on site
• Paid training
• Free parking
• Flexible working hours
• Education & Development
• Summer & Christmas Parties
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long service, Employee recognition and appreciation awards