Cook

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction and paid培训

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Employee recognition schemes

Refer a friend scheme

DBS costs

Rewards for years of service

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd. in Weymouth is seeking an experienced Chef for a permanent full-time role in a nursing home.

You will plan menus with residents and the Home Manager, oversee food preparation, and ensure high standards across all meals while respecting dietary needs and cultural preferences. You will manage stock, supervise kitchen staff, and adhere to HACCP guidelines and the catering manual, while keeping costs within budget.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering is required.
• Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in healthcare or hospitality.
• Strong cooking skills and knowledge of nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Undertake menu planning in consultation with residents and Manager.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation, cooking and serving of all food according to menus.
• Ensure menus are displayed showing choices.
• Cater for specific dietary and cultural needs with appropriate alternatives.
• Check stock quality and quantity and manage orders per catering manual.
• Supervise kitchen staff.
• Ensure HACCP processes and catering manual are followed and recorded.
• Keep food expenditure within budget in consultation with Bursar/Home Manager.

Education

NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering

Job description

A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for a talented Chef to work in an exceptional nursing home based in the Weymouth, Dorset area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care provider

This nursing home specialises in general & dementia nursing, residential and respite care for the elderly. The home is currently rated as ‘Good' by CQC

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2-3 in Food preparing and catering

As a Chef your key duties include:

• Undertake menu planning in consultation with residents and Manager
• Oversee and participate in the preparation and cooking and serving of all food in accordance with agreed menus
• Ensure menus are displayed showing choices
• Ensure individuals on special diets or with specific cultural needs are catered for and that choice is also available
• Check quantity and quality of stock and orders items in accordance with the catering manual
• Supervise the kitchen employee team
• Ensure HACCP’s processes and the catering manual are followed and recorded as required
• Ensure that the food expenditure is kept within budget in consultation with the Bursar and/or Home Manager

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting
• Excellent cooking skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques
• Knowledge of nutrition and the ability to develop menus that meet dietary requirements
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and work efficiently under pressure
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures
• Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff

The successful Chef will receive an excellent salary of £14.00 - £15.00 per hour - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working on mix shifts. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays
• Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

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