Cityworx are recruiting on behalf of a client who are looking for an experienced Head Chef for an elderly nursing home based in the Kingston area.
This role is 40 hours per week, with no evening work required but you will be required to work alternate weekends.
Your role as the Head Chef will be to create fresh and nutritious meals for residents of a Nursing Home by way of using the best ingredients available. We are looking for a passionate Head Chef that will lead by example, mentor your team and have the creative flair to showcase high level hospitality.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
• Menu development- tailor menus around residents and to ensure we deliver person centred hospitality
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards
• Create a warm, efficient and fun environment
• Work within budget
• Complete regular audits
• Manage stock control
• To lead, motivate, inspire and develop a team
• Recruitment and retention
We are looking for an experienced Head Chef who has worked in a similar care setting, who holds City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent and a good understanding of HACCP