This is a bank chef post with Avery Healthcare Group, covering several of its elderly care homes. The work centres on running the kitchen day to day, leading a team to produce nutritionally balanced meals, planning menus and ordering food within budget. Travel between homes is part of the role. Candidates need at least five years' culinary experience, an NVQ 3 or City and Guilds catering qualification, and IDDSI or textured diet training.
What the job involves
- Manage and guide the culinary team to provide nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget
- Prepare nutritionally balanced menu plans for Home Manager approval, accounting for special dietary needs and keeping records
- Place food orders with approved suppliers within authority levels and budget, maintaining stock levels
- Supervise and direct kitchen staff and the Host team
- Instruct unqualified staff in simple food preparation
- Apply the Avery Food Safety Management system and safe food handling standards
- Travel between homes across the region
What’s required
Qualifications
- NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent
- City and Guilds 706-1 and 706-2 catering qualifications
- Training in IDDSI or textured modified diets
Experience
- Management experience of a busy kitchen
- Minimum of 5 years' culinary experience
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of health and safety and current food safety legislation
- Knowledge of COSHH
- Managing cleaning to 5-star rating standards
- Teamwork and leadership
Checks & eligibility
- DBS disclosure check
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
What’s offered
- Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
- DBS check cost met by the employer
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
