Head Chef

Job Title: Head Chef

Location: Oldbury, West Midlands

Salary: £13.00 -£14.00 (DoE) + Excellent Benefits

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time/ Part-time/Bank ; Days

Services:

It's the small things that can often make the biggest difference. At Absolute Healthcare, we know it's our privilege to care for people - supporting them to live with dignity and independence. Right now, we're looking for a caring and organised individual to join us as a Head Chef at our Gables Nursing Home to help us be the positive difference to our resident's lives. Our nursing home is based in Oldbury, West Midlands. This cosy nursing home offers a warm and friendly atmosphere for both the residents and the staff. The dedicated team of staff provide high quality nursing care to the elderly and residents with dementia. The home is ideally located near Birmingham and is close to public transport links.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a leading healthcare provider in one of their fantastic nursing homes.

Benefits & Incentives:

• The opportunity to complete further qualifications

• Free uniform

• Free car parking

• 5.6 weeks' annual leave (pro- rata)

• Comprehensive induction

• Career development opportunities

• Pension scheme

JOB PURPOSE

· To take full responsibility for the management of the kitchen

· To support ensure the smooth running of the kitchen day to day

• To support and meet the dietary needs of the residents.
• To provide varied wholesome and nutritious food in sufficient quantities.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Food Preparation and cooking NVQ Level 2 & 3 (achieved or working towards) or City & Guilds 706 - 1 & 2.
• Previous experience
• Understanding of nutrition
• Team working skills
• Good Communication Skills
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Ability to work on own initiative

DESIRED SKILLS

• Intermediate Food / Hygiene Certificate
• Experience of Food Preparation for the relevant Client group including IDDSI
• Previous supervisory experience
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Flexibility in working
• Good organisational skills
• Previous care home kitchen experience

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Food Preparation:

• Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals, as and when required.
• Provide for special dietary requirements where necessary, and take into account the preferences of individual residents.
• To prepare all orders for goods weekly and to determine the quality and quantity upon delivery to ensure adequate stock control.
• To meet all residents on admission and take note of their dietary preferences and needs.
• To implement, by delegation where appropriate, the cleaning schedule and to assume responsibility for its satisfactory completion.
• To maintain and record freezer / fridge temperatures.
• To maintain and monitor HASAP records.

Communication:

• Ensure all information regarding the changing needs of the resident is up-to-date and implemented into the resident’s diet, with regular meetings with nursing staff.
• Arrange / participate in Staff and Resident meetings as required.
• Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.

Budgetary / Financial Control:

• Maintain accurate records of food supplies, and freezer / fridge temperatures.

Ensure stock rotation. Order stocks and check deliveries, and check and value stocks as required by the Home Manager.

• To reconcile resident, guest meal numbers daily.

Human Resources (HR):

• To organize and supervise methods of work and undertake on-the-job training for juniors in all aspects of food preparation, cooking and presentation.

HEALTH & SAFETY

• Employees are responsible for being aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health & Safety Act (1974) and to ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, residents and visitors.
• Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area (and, where appropriate, the dining areas) is carried out effectively.
• Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.
• Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the Care Homes Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
• Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
• Promote safe working practice in the Care Home.

TRAINING

• To participate in staff meetings and training activities as required.
• To ensure Training & Development folders are used and updated following training.
• Supervise and instruct Kitchen Staff Members in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures, giving help and guidance where appropriate.
• Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.
• Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.

QUALITY

• To ensure that standards of care and work are maintained as set down by the Home Manager or Deputy in his/her absence

POLICY AND PROCEDURE

• To adhere to all policy and procedures as laid down by Absolute Care Homes.
• To contribute to the development of the Policies and Procedures.

CONFIDENTIALITY

• All information concerning residents and staff must be treated as strictly confidential at all times.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

• It is the aim of Absolute Healthcare to ensure that no employees or job applicants receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or marital status. All employees will be expected to contribute to ensuring that this philosophy is maintained.

This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Chef: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Clean DBS (preferred)

Work Location: In person