Chef

Our team at Oak Park has extensive experience dealing with residents with a variety of needs, tailoring their approach to everyone’s individual needs and requirements.

We are looking for a chef to join our team!

Required:

• City & Guilds 706 – 1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards)
• Team player
• Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative

Desired:

• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
• Previous management or supervisory experienced
• Experience of food preparation for the relevant Service User group

Main responsibilities

Food preparation

• Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals, as and when required
• Provided for special dietary requirements where necessary and take into account the preferences of individual Service Users

Communication

• Liaise with the Home Manager when planning/costing menus in order to provide a balanced nutritious diet, making the best use of available fresh foods

Training and Development

• Supervise and instruct Kitchen Staff Members in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures, giving help and guidance where appropriate
• Conduct Basic Food Hygiene training for all Care Centre Staff involved in handling and delivery of food

Budgetary/Financial Control:

• 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 Home Manager

Health & Safety

• 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
• Ensure statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas
• Report to the Home Manager, Handyperson or Person in Charge any faulty appliances, damaged furniture equipment or any potential hazard