Head Chef
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £11.50/hour
Hours: 38 hours per week
Employee Benefits
* Have your birthday off on us!
* £300 refer a friend bonus
* Pay day advance available
* Vibrant training, development and career prospects
* £100 attendance bonus
* Reimbursed DBS cost
* Subsidised meals
* Employee of the month rewards
* Workplace pension scheme
* Counselling service
We are searching for a new Head Chef who will be producing nutritious and well-balanced meals that meet both the Athena standard and our resident’s satisfaction.
In this role you will be responsible for:
* Monitoring and maintaining consistent food standards during all stages of production and service
* Adhering to the HACCP procedure according to Athena’s Food Safety Management documentation
* Maintaining the correct use of the company’s due diligence framework, cleaning and opening/closing procedures
* Ensuring quality control and hygiene systems are achieved
* Purchasing all food and related products using company nominated suppliers (when required)
* Achieving food budget cost controls, ensuring minimum waste and continually developing menus to guarantee well-balanced diets for residents
About You
The right candidate will:
* Be organised
* Work well under pressure
* Be driven and proactive
Your Skills
For this role you must have:
* Good leadership skills
* Clear communication skills
* Strong time management skills
Qualifications & Experience
* You must hold a relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in catering
* Experience within the care sector is preferred
Rate of Pay: Starting pay at £11.50* p/h
More Information
- Address Ormskirk, Lancashire
