Chef

ANH Healthcare (Ailesbury and Ashbury Nursing Homes); Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Career Progression

Training and Development Provided

Refer a Friend Bonus

Staff Social Events

Induction Training Program

Bike to Work Scheme

Staff discount schemes

Job summary

Ashbury Nursing Home is seeking a dedicated Chef/Cook to prepare nutritious meals, work with a team and uphold high standards of safety and hygiene. The role requires two years of experience, QQI Level 6 Culinary Arts or equivalent, and valid HACCP/food-handling certifications. Shift work is required, typically four shifts per week.

You will contribute to menu planning, kitchen hygiene, and budget management while delivering quality meals for residents with care and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience (preferably in nursing home setting).
• QQI Level 6 Higher Certificate in Culinary Arts or similar preferred.
• Current and valid Food Handling, HACCP, Manual Handling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, fire and infection control in the catering area.
• Document records for ordering, receiving and maintaining foods in accordance with safe practices and legislation.
• Assist in preparing and cooking high-quality meals and home baking.
• Ensure safe storage of foods in accordance with legislative standards.
• Assist management during internal and external audits/inspections.
• Be committed, patient and caring with a positive outlook.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Deadline oriented

Culinary skills

Education

QQI Level 6 Higher Certificate in Culinary Arts

Food Handling Certification

HACCP Certification

Job description

At Ashbury Nursing Home our resident's needs, care and comfort are our focus. Providing and supporting residents with excellent nutrition, supporting their dietary requirements and enhancing their health and well-being are an essential part of our service. We are recruiting a Chef/Cook who values our commitment to ensuring our Residents health and well-being.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate. Our cook will work closely with the team to achieve the highest standards of culinary cooking for our Residents.

Experience of Food Preparation

• Ensure the highest standards of Health, Safety, Fire, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (H.A.C.C.P) and Infection Control are adhered to at all times in the catering area.
• Support and assist the team to document all associated records with ordering, receiving and maintaining of foods in accordance with safe practices and legislation.
• Assist and support the team in preparing and cooking excellent quality and wholesome meals and home baking.
• Ensure safe storage of foods in accordance with legislative standards.
• Assist and support the management team during internal and external audits/inspections.
• Be committed, patient and caring person with a sense of humour and a positive outlook on life.
• Must be available to work various days and weekend shifts when required.
• Complete Knowledge of food allergens.
• Compliance with the EHO regulation.
• Managing the food budget and costs.
• Awareness and experience in regard to HIQA requirements.
• Awareness of H&S Risks.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum two years' experience (Preferably Nursing home setting).
• QQI Level 6 Higher Certificate in Culinary Arts or similar preferred.
• Current and valid Food Handling, HACCP, Manual Handling.

Skills Required

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Team player.
• Can use own initiative.
• Works well to deadlines.
• Excellent presentation and culinary skills.
• Location: Ashbury Nursing Home, 1A Kill Lane, Kill of the Grange, Dublin, A94 RK81
• Shift work required full time - average 4 shifts per week.
• Salary: D.O.E

Benefits

• Excellent Career Progression.
• Training and Development Provided.
• Refer a Friend Bonus.
• Staff Social Events.
• Induction Training Program.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• Staff discount schemes.