Head Chef
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Basildon
- Salary
- 35000.00 - 38000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 02 Aug 2022
- Closes
- 30 Aug 2022
- Sectors
- Catering & Hospitality
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We are working with an exclusive group of luxury care homes and retirement developments occupying beautiful locations around the country. Their aim is to improve the quality of life for older people through our thoughtfully designed developments, individual approach and commitment to first-class care.
The Head Chef is responsible for ensuring high quality of food service and meal preparation within the home. The Head Chef will lead and manage the catering team working closely with the other service teams ensuring the highest service standards are achieved.
Support the Hotel Service Manager in the recruitment, Induction and training of the catering team; ensuring training targets are met and teams are competent in their roles.
Support the Hospitality Services Manager with rota s and ensure correct team member levels are on shift at any time.
Ensure that food levels are correct and in line with the budgets to ensure all expenditure targets are met.
Ensure any requirements from internal and external audits are actioned within the timescales required
Ensure the catering services and residential dining experience is of the highest standard and quality.
Ensure the nutritional content of the meals provided cater for the dietary needs of all residents.
Ensure cleanliness of kitchen and hygiene standards is achieved and maintained.
Ensure equipment and environment is safe within the home.
Qualifications/Education
NVQ level 3 in Food Hygiene
Minimum of two years' catering background
Minimum of two years experience dealing with finance and budgets
This role will require an Enhanced DBS check
This role is not hybrid
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Title: Head Chef
Location: Basildon
Salary: GBP35,000 to GBP38,000 /year DOE
Our aim is to contact all successful applications within 5 days of receiving your application. Should you not of heard within 5 days, please feel free to contact us to confirm that your application has been received
The Head Chef is responsible for ensuring high quality of food service and meal preparation within the home. The Head Chef will lead and manage the catering team working closely with the other service teams ensuring the highest service standards are achieved.
Support the Hotel Service Manager in the recruitment, Induction and training of the catering team; ensuring training targets are met and teams are competent in their roles.
Support the Hospitality Services Manager with rota s and ensure correct team member levels are on shift at any time.
Ensure that food levels are correct and in line with the budgets to ensure all expenditure targets are met.
Ensure any requirements from internal and external audits are actioned within the timescales required
Ensure the catering services and residential dining experience is of the highest standard and quality.
Ensure the nutritional content of the meals provided cater for the dietary needs of all residents.
Ensure cleanliness of kitchen and hygiene standards is achieved and maintained.
Ensure equipment and environment is safe within the home.
Qualifications/Education
NVQ level 3 in Food Hygiene
Minimum of two years' catering background
Minimum of two years experience dealing with finance and budgets
This role will require an Enhanced DBS check
This role is not hybrid
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Title: Head Chef
Location: Basildon
Salary: GBP35,000 to GBP38,000 /year DOE
Our aim is to contact all successful applications within 5 days of receiving your application. Should you not of heard within 5 days, please feel free to contact us to confirm that your application has been received