At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and prepare delicious meals for residents, ensuring dietary needs are met.
- Company: Join a leading healthcare provider in a caring environment.
- Benefits: Earn £16.00 per hour, enjoy paid training, and receive generous perks.
- Other info: Permanent full-time role with opportunities for career growth and recognition.
- Why this job: Make a difference in the lives of elderly residents through your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2:3 in Food Preparation and Catering required.
The predicted salary is between 16 - 16 £ per hour.
A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for a talented Chef to work in an exceptional nursing home based in the Weymouth, Dorset area.
You will be working for one of UKs leading health care provider
This nursing home specialises in general and dementia nursing, residential and respite care for the elderly. The home is currently rated as Good by CQC
**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2:3 in Food preparing and catering**
- As a Chef Your Key Duties Include
- Undertake menu planning in consultation with residents and Manager
- Oversee and participate in the preparation and cooking and serving of all food in accordance with agreed menus
- Ensure menus are displayed showing choices
- Ensure individuals on special diets or with specific cultural needs are catered for and that choice is also available
- Check quantity and quality of stock and orders items in accordance with the catering manual
- Supervise the kitchen employee team
- Ensure HACCPs processes and the catering manual are followed and recorded as required
- Ensure that the food expenditure is kept within budget in consultation with the Bursar and/or Home Manager
- The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
- Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting
- Excellent cooking skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques
- Knowledge of nutrition and the ability to develop menus that meet dietary requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage time effectively and work efficiently under pressure
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures
- Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff
Benefits
The successful Chef will receive an excellent salary of GBP16.00 per hour.
This exciting position is a permanent full time role working on mix shifts.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
- Pension scheme
- Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
- Enhanced rates for bank holidays
- Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)
- Paid breaks
- Uniform provided
- Refer a friend scheme
- Costs for an enhanced DBS
- Rewards for years of service
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