Head Chef - Lanark, United Kingdom - Crosslaw House Care Home

Description

Crosslaw Care Home is looking to recruit a Head Chef.

Located in Lanark, South Lanarkshire, our beautiful care home provides Nursing & Dementia care for up to 45 residents.

As Head Chef, you will take responsibility for organising and controlling the efficient and economic production of quality food within the allowed budget, day to day kitchen management, whilst maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Head Chef Contract

14.00 per hour

Contracted to 36-hours per week (08:00AM to 17:30PM, 4 days per week, every 2nd weekend)

Pension

5.6 weeks annual leave (Based on a full-time contract)

Onsite parking

Uniform

PVG

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

City & Guilds 706 1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards)

Team player.

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Good communication skills.

Ability to work on own initiative

Desired

Experience of food preparation for the relevant Service User group.

Experience working in a care environment would be advantageous but not essential

Main Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold meals, as and when required.

Liaise with the Head Chef when planning menus to provide a balanced nutritious diet, making the best use of available fresh foods.

Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.

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

Ensure stock rotation.

Assist in the ordering of stocks and checking of deliveries, and check and value stocks as required by the Head Chef.

Ensure statutory Health & 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 dining areas is carried out effectively.

Crosslaw Care Care Home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating over 70 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.

If you are someone who values integrity, respect and teamwork and feel passionate about working in a lively and inspiring environment, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team.

Good luck