Head Chef Jobs in 2020

Head Chef

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Salary : £14.23 – £15.23/hour

This stunning care home is currently looking for an Experienced HEAD CHEF to join there experienced and high-end care home they have a wonderful CQC rating of good in all areas and are looking for an experienced care home chef to join their kitchen team.

Job Details:

Position – Head Chef

Pay Rate – £14.23 – 15.23 per hour

Contracted Hours – 37.5 hours per week (Alternate weekends) Permanent contract

Benefits:

* Paid, Break’s

* Free onsite parking

* 5.6 weeks annual leave allowance

* Free uniform

* Ongoing training and development and personal development.

Working as a Chef with the Catering Team, you will assist with the preparation; cooking and serving of high quality food and beverages to their residents, the home has a maximum of 60 residents.

As a Head Chef, you should be an excellent team player, with the ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure in a diverse and busy environment.

Have a fantastic induction programme and excellent training opportunities, with a focus on supporting staff to build long-term careers with the company.

Full Job Description for this chef role is as follows:

Main Tasks for a Head Chef:

* Draw up varied menus which incorporate choice, are balanced and which are suitable to special diets, such as low fat, diabetic or those because of religious beliefs.

* Ensure that seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables are used whenever possible.

* Cater for special occasions within the home.

* Control stocks and purchases thereby allocating the quantity of materials

* Keep the purchase of materials within allocated budgets

* Prepare, cook and serve meals. Clear and wash up with the assistance of other staff.

* Ensure that the kitchen hygiene and safety rules are observed by all staff.

* Ensure that all kitchen staff clean the kitchen after use and at the end of each shift leave the kitchen in a clean and hygienic state.

* Ensure that fridge / freezer and food temperatures are tested and recorded daily

* Ensure that all kitchen staff operate within the requirements of current legislation.

* Maintain the kitchen equipment as specified by respective manufacturers

* Supervise and help train junior or inexperienced staff in catering duties.

* Attend discussions/meetings/trainings organized by the home and/or Head Office