At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage daily food service, cook meals, and oversee a team in a vibrant kitchen.
- Company: Join a caring organisation dedicated to providing excellent dining experiences.
- Benefits: Earn £14.61 per hour, with flexible shifts and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Engage with residents, manage a team, and enjoy a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference by creating delicious meals for residents and enhancing their dining experience.
- Qualifications: Diploma in Food Production/Catering and experience in a busy kitchen required.
The predicted salary is between 14.61 - 14.61 £ per hour.
Bank shifts as and when required according to the needs of the business. £14.61 per hour plus bank enhancement.
The Chef (Village) manages the day-to-day food and beverage provision in their allocated kitchen in the village by overseeing day to day service and a team of Hospitality Assistants (inc. Seniors), with a proportion of food being cooked and prepared on site and by our suppliers.
Key Results Summary responsibilities/outcomes- Responsible for the day-to-day provision of the food and beverage service across allocated kitchen in the village, tailored to meet the needs and preferences of our residents/customers.
- Cooks bespoke food options for residents for meals, parties or events.
- Provides a café-style food/barista service to include breakfast, lunch and supper.
- Ensures events are well catered for, meeting customers’ needs and preferences.
- Engages with residents and customers to meet their needs (inc. allergens) and preferences, actively seeking and responding to feedback and suggestions.
- Works with the Head Chef (Village) and the Catering Team Lead to implement changes.
- Responsible for managing the Front of House service for the kitchen, promotes good customer service in the team and makes improvements to the dining experience.
- Responsible for day-to-day temperature checks/controls regarding quality and presentation, labelling food, allergens, waste disposal, and general catering/kitchen hygiene and cleanliness.
- Responsible for planning, stock rotation and ordering using Caternet system.
- Completes internal/external audits and activities using the Trusts systems in relation to health and safety, HACCP and COSHH.
- Manages external visits from EHO, CQC etc.
- Deputising for the Head Chef (Village) where required.
- Line manages a team of Hospitality Assistants (inc. Seniors); people activities including recruitment, managing absence and performance and associated activities on the Trust’s people system.
- Day to day rota planning and management.
- Diploma Level 2 in Food Production/Catering (or equivalent).
- Experience of supervising others.
- Experience and knowledge of special dietary requirements/modified diets, advising on nutrition, hydration and dietary needs.
- Previous experience working within a budget.
- Experience working within a busy and fast paced kitchen environment.
- Experience working in a café/restaurant.
- Experience of stock ordering and management.
- Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety legislation and best practice.
- Good standard of IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and bespoke systems.
- Level 3 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering (or equivalent).
- Diploma Level 3 in Food Production/Catering (or equivalent).
- Working with older people or people living with disabilities, communication or memory difficulties.
- Ability to communicate and present information to audiences with varied abilities clearly and with confidence.
- Experience of managing or overseeing a hospitality/Front of House service.
- Experience analysing EPOS sale data.
Salary Ranges: £14.61 - £16.20
Time Type: Part time
If you have any queries please email our Recruitment Team - recruitment@stmonicatrust.org.uk
Bank Chef in Westbury employer: St Monica Trust
At St Monica Trust, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive work environment for our Hospitality Assistants. With a focus on employee well-being and development, we offer opportunities for growth within the organisation while ensuring a friendly atmosphere where you can build meaningful relationships with residents and colleagues alike. Located in a vibrant community, our café provides a unique chance to make a positive impact on the lives of older people, all while enjoying competitive pay and flexible working hours.
