Chef (Weekends)

at  CHD Living

GUILDFORD, SURREY

An army marches on its stomach, so they say, and whilst care residents’ marching days are mostly behind them, nutrition plays just as crucial a part in staying healthy and maintaining wellbeing as it’s always done.
With this in mind then, we’re looking for an experienced chef, who loves their food and is trained to NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent, as well as possessing an intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate as a minimum.
Our care home menus are frequently changing, as we look to offer up some variety for our residents, especially across the seasons, so if you like to mix it up in the kitchen, that’s a definite plus point – and we’re happy for you to get creative in what you’re looking to offer. You will, though, be cooking for people with specialist dietary requirements, so this will need to be factored in at all times.
You’ll be given free reign to order what’s needed to produce your culinary masterpieces, but you’ll need to work within a budget, ensuring stock control is at the right level to maintain a high standard of service, with everything in accordance with health and safety regulations.
As a chef working in care, you’ll be playing a crucial role in keeping people healthy and happy – so there’s a lovely element of reward involved, as well as the opportunity to form some great friendships with those you’re catering for.
Sound like a job for you? Let us know!

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, we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent Chef!

Please refer the Job description for details