Chef (BANK) – Meadows Park - Louth
Do you enjoy cooking for large groups of people? Do you enjoy being creative? Creating your menus and a variety of food? Do you enjoy interaction with residents and the hustle and bustle of a busy environment?
Meadows Park is one of our newer homes offering you the chance to oversee the kitchen, oversee staff and create superb quality home cooked food.
If you have not cooked in a care environment before we will support this. At Tanglewood we thrive on promoting and developing individuals experience to help them further in their chosen career path. We offer support and training in all areas to make sure you feel comfortable, knowledgeable, and happy in your position.
As a Chef (BANK) at Meadows Park you will organise and control the efficient and economic production of quality home cooked food within the allowed budget, whilst maintaining high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in line with EHO regulations, and Tanglewood policies and procedures.
There are many duties and responsibilities to such an exciting position:
· Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals as and when required,
· Provide for special dietary requirements where necessary, and consider the preferences of individual clients
· Maintain accurate records of food supplies and freezer / fridge temperatures,
· Undertake menu planning in consultation with residents and the Registered Manager in order to provide a balanced nutritious diet,
· Work closely with managers to budget food requirements and order stock in a timely manner,
· Supervise and instruct catering team members in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures, giving help and guidance where appropriate,
· 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,
· Work safely to protect yourself and others and in accordance with the 1974 Health & Safety at Work Act – COSHH.
There is some essential experience to be considered for this position but previous experience in a care home is not one of them:
· City and Guilds 706 - 1 & 2 or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards)
· Hold or working towards Intermediate Food Hygiene Level
· Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
· Supervisory experience
This is such a unique opportunity to become a Chef (BANK) at one of our most beautiful care homes. If you want to grow with a supportive team and create something that is your own then this is the opportunity for you!
IND MP
Pay: £13.65-£15.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
