Chef

Windmill Healthcare Group; Ferbane; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garda Vetting

Induction training

Career progression

On-site parking

Discounted/free food

Job summary

Windmill Healthcare Group is seeking a Chef for Ferbane Care Centre to manage the catering service, ensuring meals meet residents' dietary requirements and comply with HACCP and company policy.

Reporting to the Director of Nursing/Person in Charge, you will lead the kitchen team, supervise food preparation, and work 07:00–18:00 with shifts Monday to Sunday (no evening work). We offer Garda Vetting, induction training, ongoing development, and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and ability to introduce new ideas.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of HACCP and ability to implement a HACCP plan.
• Food costing knowledge.
• Ability to produce nutritious, quality food for residents.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the smooth running and operation of the kitchen.
• Ensure all food is cooked to highest standards with dietary requirements adhered to.
• Evaluate food production to optimise residents' nutrition.
• Adhere to HACCP and COSHH regulations at all times.
• Manage and develop the kitchen team.
• Liaise with residents on menu choices to meet needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Organisational skills

HACCP knowledge

Food costing

Staff development

Nutrition for residents

Job description

Windmill Healthcare is recruiting for the position of Chef for Ferbane Care Centre, Ferbane, Co Offaly.

This role reports to the Director of Nursing / Person in Charge.

Hours 07:00 to 18.00- No evening work. Shifts will be from Monday to Sunday.

You will work as our Chef and will manage, supervise, and provide the catering service within the Care Centre efficiently and in accordance with current legislation and Company Policy and procedure.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects pertaining to the smooth running and operation of the kitchen
• Ensure all food will be cooked and prepared to the highest standards with resident's dietary requirements adhered to.
• Evaluate food production to optimise resident's nutrition
• Adhere to all current HACCP Regulations (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
• Adhere to First Aid, Hygiene, Health & Safety rules, COSHH Regulations at all times.
• Achieve budgeted margin through efficient costings and menu planning.
• Ensure the highest standards of Health and Safety and HACCP are maintained in the catering facility.
• Manage and develop the kitchen team.
• Liaise with residents on the choices available to them to ensure their needs are being met

Experience

• Previous experience in a similar food service environment.
• 2 years' experience in a similar role i.e. Chef/ Sous Chef role.

Essential Skills, Competencies And/or Professional Knowledge

• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and the ability to introduce new ideas
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of HACCP and the ability to implement a HACCP Plan.
• Food costing knowledge. Ability to teach, mentor, and inspire staff.
• Have the ability to produce nutritious, quality food for our residents

What do we offer?

• Free Garda Vetting
• Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development
• Opportunities for career progression
• Free on-site parking

Benefits

• On-site parking
• Discounted/free food