Head Chef post at Lavender Lodge Care Home, part of Avery Healthcare Group. The role leads the home's kitchen team in serving nutritionally balanced meals within a set budget. It stands out for preparing texture-modified diets to IDDSI guidance and directing the Host team alongside kitchen staff. Fit depends on at least two years managing a catering team in care or hospitality and a relevant City & Guilds or NVQ catering qualification.
What the job involves
- Manage and lead the culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget
- Prepare modified diets that are appealing, well balanced and follow IDDSI guidance
- Place food orders with approved suppliers, within authority limits
- Follow procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control
- Purchase good quality provisions within agreed budget limits
- Supervise and direct kitchen staff and the Host team
- Instruct and demonstrate simple food preparation to unqualified staff
- Work safely and move and handle loads after assessing risk, with regard for 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 the care or hospitality sectors
Skills & knowledge
- Commitment to high-quality culinary standards for residents
- Controlling a budget
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
Other
- Living the values of caring, support, honesty, respect and accountability
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
