At a Glance
- Tasks: Menu planning, meal preparation, and kitchen management while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Company: Home Meadow View is a modern care home in Enniskillen, providing compassionate care for up to 54 residents.
- Benefits: Enjoy paid annual leave, continuous professional development, and access to monthly incentives and recognition awards.
- Other info: This role offers 28 hours per week with opportunities for overtime at an enhanced rate.
- Why this job: Join a values-led culture where your culinary skills directly impact residents' health and wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Must have 5 years of chef experience and NVQ Level 3 in Management or Professional Cookery.
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. At Meadow View, residents' health and wellbeing are a priority. Our residents are fully supported to live a comfortable, active and fulfilled lifestyle, with compassionate carers on hand, around the clock, to support their individual needs and wishes.
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. The Chef has a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of our residents through the provision of high quality, person-centred dining experiences.
This role is about a lot more than preparing meals; it is essential in ensuring the dietary needs of our residents are met in addition to managing a safe and positive working environment for the team.
28 Hours/week
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 home's catering budget within Healthcare Ireland's 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
We do not offer sponsorship for this role. Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
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 having 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.
About The Company
We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development. We aim to be a first-class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value for money services.
Company Culture
We're always on the lookout for people who care, whether that's caring for our residents, or in one of our roles like laundry, kitchen, administration or maintenance. Our passionate, ever-growing team means that you'll be working with people who pride themselves on the work they do. Caring for our residents is at the heart of all we do, and we'd love to have you join the team.
Company Benefits
Healthcare Ireland Group is not just a workplace; it's a community where your work has a purpose, and your contributions are valued. If you're passionate about making a difference and are seeking a rewarding career in healthcare, we welcome you to explore opportunities with us and help continue our legacy of excellence in care.
Salary £15.03 per hour
Benefits:
- Retirement plan and/or pension
- Employee development programs
- Free parking
- Competitive salary
- Social Opportunities
- Employee Recognition Scheme
- Culture of recognition
- On the job learning
Chef TLNT1_NI employer: Healthcare Ireland Group
Located in Enniskillen, Home Meadow View prioritises high-quality care in a safe environment. Employees enjoy benefits like free parking and a retirement plan, while being part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in residents' lives.
