Care Home Chef
Care Home Chef
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Job Description
Hampshire County Council is currently recruiting for a Chef to join the care home team at Sarisbury Green.
As a Chef you will:
Plan prepare and cook a variety of meals including breakfast lunch and dinner to a high standard of quality and presentation.
Adhere to statutory and legal requirements including HACCP Health and Safety COSHH and Environmental Health regulations ensuring a consistently safe working environment.
Order food supplies from approved suppliers manage stock levels efficiently and ensure stock rotation to maintain optimum freshness.
Supervise and support catering staff providing guidance in the safe use of equipment and correct hygiene procedures.
Ensure all kitchen equipment is wellmaintained reporting faults or damage to the Maintenance Person or Registered/Unit Manager and following up appropriately.
Collaborate with the Chef Manager in planning menus in line with Hampshire County Council guidelines while remaining flexible to the individual needs and preferences of residents.
Monitor and promote the quality of the catering service ensuring meals are delivered on time meet presentation standards and accommodate all dietary requirements.
Maintain accurate and uptodate records in compliance with food safety and health and safety regulations.
You will work flexibly according to a rota system providing cover for colleagues during periods of holiday and sickness to ensure continuity of service.
Requirements
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (essential).
Good understanding of Health and Safety regulations and practices.
Ability to complete and maintain accurate written records such as record books and accident/incident reports.
Strong teamwork skills with the initiative to solve problems practically and escalate where necessary.
Clear and professional communication skills.
Commitment to promoting equality diversity and inclusion within the workplace with the confidence to challenge discriminatory practices and attitudes.
Benefits
Opportunity to work for a wellrespected local authority.
Stable permanent position with regular hours.
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Flexible working hours according to a rota including cover for sickness and holidays.
Working as part of a supportive and committed care home team.
Contribution to providing a highquality catering service that directly supports the wellbeing of residents.
Requirements Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (essential). Good understanding of Health and Safety regulations and practices. Ability to complete and maintain accurate written records, such as record books and accident/incident reports. Strong teamwork skills, with the initiative to solve problems practically and escalate where necessary. Clear and professional communication skills. Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace, with the confidence to challenge discriminatory practices and attitudes.
Education
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (essential).
Employment Type
Full Time
