Chef

at  CHD Living

BANK CHEF REQUIRED

We are currently looking for a Chef for our Care Home in Godalming, which is part of CHD Living.
You will be able to provide a quality catering service to our residents in liaison with the Manager ensuring that special needs are catered for.

QUALIFICATIONS

NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent catering certificate
To hold intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate

EXPERIENCE OF

Cost control and devising menus appropriate to the client base within the care centre.
Fostering professional relationship with colleagues and service user.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH, manual handling, infection control and good hygiene
Understanding of safeguarding people at risk.
A proven working knowledge of English and continental cooking.
Flair and enthusiasm of cooking with fresh quality ingredients.
Good management and inter-personal skills with the kitchen team and management.
Ability to listen, follow and understand instructions, attention to detail.
Ability to identify risks in their working environment and knowledge to minimise/manage risk.
Confident in the use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
You will comply with all aspects of Health, Hygiene and Safety within the catering department and ensure costs are maintained within the agreed budget.
If you do not have the required criteria but have knowledge of a catering/kitchen service with genuine interest in working within a care environment and are compassionate, and willing to learn, then the Company will be happy to provide the required training.
The successful candidate will be subject to references and an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Please refer the Job description for details