Head Chef

Job Description

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join us as Head Chef on a full time basis at our fantastic new Kirk Lane nursing home in Livingston (EH54) which will open May/June 21. This is an exciting time to be part of developing a new service from the outset and continuing our reputation for high quality care provision. You will support the home by providing a highly professional service, being the first point of contact for all enquiries and visitors to the home.Our OrganisationAt Randolph Hill, we have enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality care provision since 1985. We are large enough to be able to provide support to our team with a stable and supportive management structure, detailed policies and procedures and regular and comprehensive training, whilst still small enough to avoid becoming overly bureaucratic and make decisions to fit every circumstance. We offer fantastic rates of pay, have an incredibly low staff turnover (many of our staff have been here since they opened) and there are plenty of opportunities for career progression. All of our homes are extremely well run and have positive grades with the Care Inspectorate. Randolph Hill are committed to quality and are looking for like-minded people who wish to progress their career with us. We have 6 Nursing homes located in Gullane, North Berwick, Edinburgh Sighthill, Edinburgh Morningside, Broxburn and Dunblane and will be opening a new Home in Livingston in the near future.Key Benefits• A highly competitive rate of pay with pay award pending April21• A strong ethos of work / life balance• Highly skilled Senior Team and Head Office support• Work for an organisation with a long standing reputation for quality care delivery• Opportunities for development within the company• Up to 33 days holiday depending on length of service• Friendly, stable and supportive team• Pension SchemeKnowledge, Skills and Experience• Previous experience at Head Chef level is essential• Able to multi-task and prioritise workload• Budgetary experience• The ability to maintain a positive and helpful attitude at all times• Quantity/Quality Control• Food Hygiene Certificate and Catering QualificationJob Purpose·To provide healthy nourishing food suitable for clients needs within budget·To organise the kitchen in a safe, economic and efficient manner·To induct, train and supervise staff within the catering area to comply with all policies and procedures·To ensure staff adhere to Environmental Health guidelinesMain Duties and Responsibilities·To present menus in an appetising manner and seek feedback from residents·To work within a given budget and be accountable for discrepancies·To ensure all foodstuffs are handled, prepared and stored in a manner which complies with company and statutory body requirements·To use and observe use of all kitchen stock in an appropriate manner and report any discrepancies·To order and cost food supplies and and keep proper records as instructed by the company·To treat suppliers in a professional manner so as to achieve their best attention·To dispose of rubbish and waste materials as per company guidelines·To operate all machinery in a safe manner and to train staff to ensure same·To where necessary attend staff meetings and report any issues to home management team Required skills

Catering

Chef

Nursing Homes

Keyskills :
Chef