Chef
- Recruiter
- Oakley Professional Recruitment
- Location
- Eastbourne
- Salary
- 21800.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 22 Feb 2019
- Closes
- 04 Mar 2019
- Sectors
- Catering & Hospitality
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Chef
We have a new opportunity for a Chef to work in a beautiful care home in Eastbourne. The home provides a luxury, high -quality service to its elderly residents who have a range of care and nursing needs. The role is for 40 hours a week , working 5 days out of 7 including weekends. There will be occasional evening work to cover social events for the residents.
The Role
As Chef you will be involved with the delivery of high quality hotel style food to the residents , staff team and visitors. You will also be accountable for food standards and meeting health and safety regulations. This is a role for somebody who enjoys being part of a community and supporting elderly and vulnerable people.
Main Accountabilities
- To ensure all food hygiene and Health & Safety practices are met
- Ensure all food produced is to the agreed standard, developing innovative approaches to ensure cultural requirements are met
- To work within Unit controls in line with the budget as communicated by your Line Manager
Qualifications & Experience
- City & Guilds 7061/7062 or equivalent qualification
- Health & Hygiene NVQ Level 2
- Proficient in English
- Proven experience as a Chef in the Hospitality industry, preferably a care , nursing home or hospital. ( not essential)
- Able to prioritise and manage workload to meet deadlines
- A team player
- Knowledge of dietary requirements, for example allergen awareness or gluten free or fortified foods
- Can produce a varied menu according to cultural requirements
- Minimum of 12 months work experience in the Hospitality industry
This is a good opportunity for a Chef to join a highly reputable social care provider with a range of opportunities for training and career progression. The starting salary is GBP21,840.The successful Chef will undergo full safeguarding checks.
Please send your CV to Geri Walker via the link below.
Oakley Professional Recruitment are a consultancy. This is just one of a number of roles we are recruiting for on behalf of our partner clients.