Chef

JOB SUMMARY

To co-ordinate all aspects of kitchen production so that food is prepared to the agreed standard and in line with the dietary requirements of the residents, and that time deadlines are met.

DUTIES

-  To implement and supervise all aspects of kitchen control e.g. menus, hygiene, health and safety, staff, cleaning and waste control.

-  To supervise and develop staff using the available company resources, to maximise their potential.

-  To order catering consumables from current nominated suppliers in line with company purchasing policy.

-  To have full understanding of H.A.C.C.P, to ensure all staff adhere to H.A.C.C.P and all documentation are completed and signed by the appropriate members of staff.

-  To complete monthly audits for kitchen and reporting any findings to the home manager.

-  To prepare menus for the home, taking into account the content, balance, colour and nutritional values, in line with agreed budget.

-  To consult with residents on a regular basis to ensure that their needs and choices are being met.

-  To prepare special diets for residents as directed by the care staff.

-  To maintain the agreed stock levels of food.

-  To implement and maintain an agreed deep cleaning schedule for the kitchen.

-  To carry out stock takes at the end of each month.

-  To implement four weekly rota of kitchen staff.

-  To work within agreed budget guidelines on consumables and to co-operate in any action necessary to keep to budget.

-  To create and implement four weekly seasonal menus and costing.

-  To co-operate with requests from the Home Manager and residents wherever possible.

-  To attend resident/relative meetings whenever possible.

-  To carry out staff supervision adhering to home policies.

-  To complete all staff personal development reviews.