Head Chef post at Camberley Heights Care Home, one of the care homes run by Avery Healthcare Group. The role leads the kitchen team in producing balanced meals within budget, including modified diets that follow IDDSI guidance. It sits in a care home setting and includes supervising kitchen staff and the Host team. A DBS check is required, and proof of right to work in the UK must be shown.
What the job involves
- Manage and lead the culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality catering within budget
- Prepare modified diets that are appealing, well-balanced and follow IDDSI guidance
- Place food orders with approved suppliers within authority levels, controlling stock and spend
- Supervise and direct kitchen staff and the Host team
- Instruct and demonstrate simple food preparation to unqualified staff
- Work safely, assessing risk in tasks and in moving and handling loads, with regard to the safety of residents, visitors and staff
What’s required
Qualifications
- Relevant catering qualification: City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2, or NVQ
Experience
- Two years managing a culinary team in care or hospitality
Skills & knowledge
- Budget control
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
Other
- Passion and commitment to high culinary standards for residents
- Living Avery's values of caring, support, honesty, respect and accountability
What’s offered
- Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
- DBS check cost met by Avery Healthcare
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
