Chef

Pay: £14.87 per hourJob Description:We are not offering Sponsorship or visaJob Purpose: To provide the residents with a diet that is nutritious and one which takes account of the residents' preferences and needs.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Qualifications: Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/ 2 or equivalent Experience in catering for people with varying dietary needs Experience in catering for large numbers of peoplePrincipal Responsibilities: To prepare menus as agreed by the Home Manager and residents To review menus at regular intervals, involving the residents To prepare and serve meals in accordance with the menus. To implement and maintain ordering systems to ensure adequate stock is maintained in line with budget. To ensure stock items are rotated, considering "use by date." To supervise kitchen staff in their duties ensuring these are carried out to the required standard and carry out supervision. To check all deliveries of food, cross referencing with the order and for quality To check invoices against goods received monitoring costs and ensuring best value. To implement cleaning schedules to maintain a clean safe working environment. To maintain all records as per the homes policies and procedures and as required by other statutory bodies, these include food temperatures, fridge temperatures. To work in accordance with the homes policies and procedures To understand and keep within allocated budget. To attend mandatory training and in house as required and complete mandatory e learning To ensure all correct records and documentation is completed and up to date. To ensure Kitchen and satellite kitchens, meet EHO regulations and standards. Understand and abide by COSSH regulations. Attend meetings as required.Benefits:Company pensionFree parkingOn-site parkingWork authorisation:United Kingdom (required)Location:Leicester LE5 1SJ (required)Work Location: In person,If you are in or considering a career in social care, please come and join our dedicated motivated established team