Head Chef
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £35000/annum
If you’re looking for something more: more time, more opportunities and more reward, choose a career with Inspire Neurocare.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head Chef to join our catering team at our home in Worcester.
Our vision is to ensure that our residents will always feel at the heart of what we do and to exceed the expectations all stakeholders. We will be acknowledged as the best provider of neurological care and inspire the best people to come and work with us … be excellent… and never want to leave.
We will always find time for creativity and innovation, remain focused on quality excellence and aim for the best outcomes possible. We aspire to be the informed thought leaders and the go to people in our field of expertise and recognised as one of the best companies to work for in the UK.
At Inspire Neurocare we believe that our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’. We're seeking a Head Chef to help us achieve our goals.
Benefits for you:
Generous, above market-rate pay.
Supportive working environment with opportunity to develop.
Shift work.
Wellbeing and lifestyle support for all staff
Refer a Friend Bonus – up to £1500 per referral *T&Cs Apply
Could you be part of our team?
Responsible for the planning and provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents, you will coordinate the catering rotas and manage ordering within agreed budgetary guidelines.
Primary responsibilities of the Head Chef:
To ensure all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and ensure that safe methods of work are always used. Be aware of the legal requirements of Health and Safety legislation, including, but not limited to; the requirements of Food Safety Act 1990, Food Premises Regulations 1991, Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995 and Food Safety (Temperature Control) Regulations 1995
To ensure that all kitchen equipment, work areas and other facilities are maintained and operate to the standards required by Statutory Bodies, Local Authority, Health and Safety, Food Hygiene regulations and Company policies
To assist in the recruitment and training of catering employees and assist in their development. Ensure that all mandatory training is completed and identify additional training as and when required. Ensure that safe methods of work are used at all times and no unauthorised persons cleans or operates any dangerous machinery
To manage all stocks and ordering ensuring all food is correctly marked and rotation systems are in place to comply with Food Hygiene regulations and Company Policies. Maintain records, stocktaking as required and budgetary controls
To regularly audit Health and Safety, Food Hygiene and HACCP checks ensuring all documentation is completed for due diligence and inspection by internal and external authorities. Complete any actions required in a timely fashion
Show courtesy and respect to residents and their relatives at all times through regular contact and actively encouraging feedback. Work with the clinical team to provide support and advice whenever and as often as is required. Menu planning and creation in line with demand, feedback and clinical adviceFor this role, you'll have:
Experience within a catering environment with knowledge of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations.
NVQ Level 2 in catering, hospitality or equivalent.
Flexible and reliable attitude
Committed to providing an excellent customer service experience.
Ability to work alone as well as part of a team
Adaptable, friend, polite courteous and caring
Understanding of Health and Safety COSHH regulations
Experience in a care home environment
Join us at Worcester’s most stunning care service
Our specialist service in Worcester is a stylish, modern environment that opened in 2020. In a quiet residential location along the Laughern Brook Trail, it is surrounded by peaceful gardens and pathways. Up to 43 people enjoy spacious ensuite rooms, comfortable shared lounge and dining areas, sleek glass balconies looking onto the Brook, and a state-of-the-art physiotherapy gym.
As residents and family members tell us, it has everything that would be on your wishlist for a perfect environment for recovery, and it’s a great place to work.
Inspire People
We respect and value our patients and each other.
At Inspire Neurocare, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything.
Be part of it!
About Inspire Neurocare
Inspire Neurocare Worcester is the first specialist neurorehabilitation service in the group, with new services opening in Basingstoke, Camberley and Southampton in the next year. At Inspire Neurocare we place the people that we support at the very heart of our services and shape our specialist neurological care and rehabilitation around their personal needs
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