Head Cook in Reading

Braeburn Lodge is a 12-bed luxury residential home, which opened in July 2018, based in Beenham, Reading.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Workplace Pension Scheme

Flexible working hours

5.6 weeks holiday

Paid breaks

An opportunity to work for a growing company

Outstanding training & career development opportunities with continuous support

Job Type / Category

Full Time – 36-42 hours per week

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

To have 2 years experience working in a kitchen is required, preferably in a care home or hospital setting.

Level 2 Food and Hygiene is preferred but not essential

Responsibilities

To manage the preparation of all meals in the Care Home and to undertake a range of tasks associated with food preparation.

Ensure that appropriate clothing, including head ware, is always worn by staff working within the kitchen area.

To ensure that all food preparation is contained within the food budget.

Monitoring kitchen stock and ordering supplies

Ensuring high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained

Developing healthy and balance meals in consultation with residents and staff

Good organisational skills

To be able to motivate people

To have good time management and ability to schedule and plan

100% committed to helping improve the quality of life of vulnerable people

Be comfortable working within either a team setting or lone working