This is a bank post for a chef covering Avery Healthcare's residential care homes across the region. The work centres on running the culinary department day to day, planning menus, ordering food within budget and supervising kitchen and host staff. Moving between several homes, the role suits someone comfortable with travel who can lead a team at each site. Candidates need kitchen management experience, a food safety background and an NVQ 3 or equivalent, plus a DBS check and right to work.
What the job involves
- Prepare nutritionally balanced menu plans for Home Manager approval, including special dietary needs, and keep records for inspection
- Place food orders with approved suppliers within budget and stock controls
- 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
- Manage and guide the culinary team to deliver high-quality meals that support residents' wellbeing
- Travel between care homes across the region
Qualifications
- NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent
- City and Guilds 706-1 and 706-2 Catering qualifications, or equivalent
- Training in IDDSI or textured modified diets
Experience
- Experience managing a busy kitchen
- Minimum 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
- Teamworking and leadership
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
What’s offered
- DBS check cost met by Avery Healthcare
- Opportunities to learn and develop throughout career
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
