At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a kitchen team to create delicious, nutritious meals for our residents.
- Company: Join a caring community at Home Meadow View, dedicated to quality resident care.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, paid leave, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a passionate team in a supportive, values-led environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives through exceptional dining experiences.
- Qualifications: 5+ years as a Chef, NVQ Level 3 in Cookery, and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 15.03 - 15.03 £ per hour.
Are you an experienced Chef with a passion for food? The Home Meadow View is a beautiful, modern care home in Enniskillen, providing professional and compassionate care for up to 54 older people, including those living with dementia. Our safe and happy, home-from-home setting features luxury, state-of-the-art facilities and all the quintessential comforts in which to provide good quality, person-centred, residential and dementia care in Enniskillen.
The food our residents eat plays a key part in the care we offer and as a result, the role of Chef is essential in our mission to provide excellent care. The Chef is responsible for menu planning, meal preparation, kitchen management and ensuring compliance with the necessary regulatory standards. This is a leadership role, managing the kitchen team in addition to working closely with the care teams and management of the Home.
Main Responsibilities:
- Effective and efficient planning, preparation, and delivery of all aspects of food preparation and cooking
- Supervising and motivating the catering team and ensuring operational standards comply
- Responsible for monitoring the homes catering budget within Healthcare Irelands standards
- Researches, develops, and creates varied and interesting menus
- Ensures that stock ordering and rotation is organised in an efficient and cost-effective manner
- Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager
The Benefits:
- Paid annual leave
- The chance to be part of a growing healthcare company
- Continuous professional development and training
- Values-led culture
- Overtime available at an enhanced rate
- Opportunities for progression
- Pension plan (if applicable)
- Attractive hourly rate
- Access NI fee paid for
- Uniforms and PPE provided
- Monthly incentives and recognition awards
- Free parking
Required Criteria:
- Right to Work in the UK
- A minimum of 5 years experience as Chef or a similar role
- Qualified to NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Management/ NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery
- Hold an advanced Food Safety certificate
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to manage a small team, ensuring the kitchen provision operates in line with company expectations, the necessary standards and regulations, whilst providing an exceptional service to our residents
- Capable of planning nutritious meals, taking into account specific dietary requirements as well as have an understanding of IDDSI modified foods
- Have knowledge of HACCP, COSHH and Health and Safety, updating this knowledge regularly
Desired Criteria:
- Experience in a care home is desirable but not essential
Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Chef employer: Healthcare Ireland Group
Healthcare Ireland Group is an excellent employer, offering a nurturing environment at Ben Madigan Nursing Home in Newtownabbey where compassion and dignity are at the forefront of care. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a supportive workplace culture, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of residents. The benefits, including paid annual leave, further enhance the rewarding experience of working in this vital role.
