Head Chef - Care Home
My client is looking for an experienced and talented head chef with plenty of flair and enthusiasm to take on the exciting position of Head Chef at one of the most recognised and trusted care establishments
Description
Are you passionate about delivering excellent quality care?
My client are an exciting new care and nursing provider committed to delivering person centred care to our many residents at our care home in Chelmsford.
They are currently looking for a dedicated Head Chef to effectively manage all catering services within the home, delivering high-quality menus in line with residents needs and preferences and within the annual budget.
The Head Chef is responsible for managing the operation of the kitchen including food production, staff management, supplies, presentation/service and record management and compliance with quality and safety standards
The Head Chef will assist to maintain excellent health and safety standards within the kitchen and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and regulations.
The Head Chef will comply with kitchen staff duty rotas to ensure consistent service and delivery and adherence to budget in accordance with Company policy. The Head Chef will also promote leadership and mentoring to kitchen staff to maintain excellent standards of performance, to ensure awareness and implementation of best practice and to support individual team staff members.
Skills and Qualifications:
?? Minimum two years' experience in a similar role as a Head Chef / Catering Manager with hands-on experience
?? Possess 706/1 706/2 or equivalent NVQ qualifications
?? Possess intermediate food hygiene certificate
?? Possess knowledge of nutrition and therapeutic diets
?? Supervisory and management experience
?? Ability to handle multiple priorities
?? Ability to delegate assignments to the appropriate individuals based on their skills, roles and interests
?? Possess effective written and verbal communication skills
?? Competent in organisational, time management skills
?? Demonstrates good judgement, problem solving and decision making skills
?? Ability to work flexible hours
?? Experience in creative menu writing desirable
?? Ability to train kitchen staff in all areas
All candidates must have a previous DBS within the last 3 years and must be able to provide 2 previous employment references.
We can offer competitive rates of pay and a strong team ethos of valuing people and supporting individuals learning and development needs.
***PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE ALL OF THE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE**
If you are interested in this role then please email your CV or call Tom on (Apply online only)
Description
Are you passionate about delivering excellent quality care?
My client are an exciting new care and nursing provider committed to delivering person centred care to our many residents at our care home in Chelmsford.
They are currently looking for a dedicated Head Chef to effectively manage all catering services within the home, delivering high-quality menus in line with residents needs and preferences and within the annual budget.
The Head Chef is responsible for managing the operation of the kitchen including food production, staff management, supplies, presentation/service and record management and compliance with quality and safety standards
The Head Chef will assist to maintain excellent health and safety standards within the kitchen and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and regulations.
The Head Chef will comply with kitchen staff duty rotas to ensure consistent service and delivery and adherence to budget in accordance with Company policy. The Head Chef will also promote leadership and mentoring to kitchen staff to maintain excellent standards of performance, to ensure awareness and implementation of best practice and to support individual team staff members.
Skills and Qualifications:
?? Minimum two years' experience in a similar role as a Head Chef / Catering Manager with hands-on experience
?? Possess 706/1 706/2 or equivalent NVQ qualifications
?? Possess intermediate food hygiene certificate
?? Possess knowledge of nutrition and therapeutic diets
?? Supervisory and management experience
?? Ability to handle multiple priorities
?? Ability to delegate assignments to the appropriate individuals based on their skills, roles and interests
?? Possess effective written and verbal communication skills
?? Competent in organisational, time management skills
?? Demonstrates good judgement, problem solving and decision making skills
?? Ability to work flexible hours
?? Experience in creative menu writing desirable
?? Ability to train kitchen staff in all areas
All candidates must have a previous DBS within the last 3 years and must be able to provide 2 previous employment references.
We can offer competitive rates of pay and a strong team ethos of valuing people and supporting individuals learning and development needs.
***PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE ALL OF THE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE**
If you are interested in this role then please email your CV or call Tom on (Apply online only)