Head Chef

** Please note, we do not offer sponsorship at the moment and you must also be residing within the UK to be considered for this role** JOB SUMMARY Eccleshall Specialist Care Centre are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team, which contributes to the overall wellbeing of the residents and is achieved within budget. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in hospitality and culinary arts, demonstrating leadership skills and a commitment to food safety. As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and presentation.

SPECIFIC DUTIES Ø Plans and delivers a varied menu of nutritious, well-balanced, attractive meals that meet the resident’s individual needs Ø Ensures adequate kitchen staff are available and plans staff schedules to meet needs Ø Supervises kitchen team in the handling and storage of food, use of equipment, COSHH and the use of cleaning materials, ensuring all regulations are adhered to Ø Participates in kitchen staff supervisions and reviews and supports staff to achieve their personal plan objectives.

Ø Assists with the induction and orientation of new members of the team Ø Carries out stock takes, and orders catering consumables from approved suppliers within agreed budget

• Ø Ensures all food stocks are rotated as appropriate

Ø Implements and maintains an effective cleaning schedule Ø Ensures temperature testing of foods and storage areas are carried out as required and records are maintained Ø Supervises Environmental Health Inspections These duties are not exhaustive. Job holders may be asked to undertake other responsibilities, within their spheres of responsibility and competence

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Ø NVQ Level 3 in Catering
• Ø Food Hygiene Regulations
• Ø Operations of Kitchen Equipment

Ø COSHH / Health and Safety If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as Head Chef, we invite you to apply your culinary expertise in our vibrant kitchen environment!

• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Experience: Head Chef 1 year (required), Leadership 1 year (required)
• Licence/Certification: UK Driving licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person