chef

To organise and control the efficient and economic production of quality food within the allowed budget, whilst maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with EHO regulations., Food Preparation
Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals, as and when
Provide for special dietary requirements where necessary, and take into account the preferences of individual
Communication
Liaise with the Home Manager when planning / costing menus in order to provide a balanced nutritious diet, making the best use of available fresh
Arrange I_ participate in Staff and Client meetings as Budgetary _I Financial Control;
Maintain accurate records of food supplies, and freezer/ fridge
Ensure stock rotation. Order stocks and check deliveries, and check and value stocks as required by the Home
Human Resources (HR)
Prepare Staff rota for Kitchen
Interview for new Staff Members with the Home Manager as and when required, in line with the Company's Recruitment
Training & Development
Supervise and instruct Kitchen Staff Members in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures, giving help and guidance where appropriate.
Conduct basic food hygiene training for all Care Staff involved in handling and delivery of food.
Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.
Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
Health & Safety
Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area (and, where appropriate, the dining areas) is carried out effectively.
Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any mess of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.
Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the Care Centre's Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
Promote safe working practice in the Care Centre.
General
Promote a positive personal I professional profile within the local community, ensuring the good reputation of the Care Centre at all times.
Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.
Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.
Ensure the security of the Care Centre is maintained at all times.
Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.
Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.
Previous care home experience preferred but not essential.

Basic Food/ Hygiene Certificate
Good communication skills
Team player
Ability to work on own initiative
Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)
Be willing to work towards SVQ3 Professional Cookery
Desired
City & Guilds 706 - 1 & 2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards)
Intermediate Food / Hygiene Certificate
Previous supervisory experience
Experience of Food Preparation for the relevant Client group