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Pay: £14.50 per hour We are looking for an experienced care Home Chef to oversee and deliver food provision within a residential care home, Herewards House, in Maidenhead. You will work alone to deliver high quality, nutritious food to up to 25 residents, whilst also ensuring budgets are adhered to, that H&S guidance is followed meticulously, and that the kitchen is stocked and cleaned appropriately. Full time: 35 hours a week (Monday-Sunday). Flexibility to work during holiday periods & bank holidays. Main Responsibilities • You'll be working alone in the kitchen to plan, prepare and cook a variety of high-quality home cooked lunch meals with fresh ingredients that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents., • Prepare meals for supper time according to the menu., • Cater to individual preferences, choices and specific needs, such as allergies, gluten free, soft/pureed diets, low fat diets., • Oversee menus in line with the needs of the residents and care home., • Ensure that the care home’s mealtime services are smoothly executed, that there is sufficient information available to residents and relatives about food being served and nutritional values, etc., • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen by completing daily washing up (with help) and daily, weekly and monthly deep cleaning to a high standard., • Collaborate with the care team to ensure meal times and menu choices are enjoyable and fulfilling., • Ensure adherence to the home’s compliance with SFBB, HSE and H&S considerations., • Manage the inventory, and provide weekly grocery lists to the manager to order stock as needed., • Take in food deliveries and ensure that all ingredients are fresh and properly stored., • Complete admin work timely at the end of each shift including fridge/freezer temperature check, cleaning schedules, food temperature check, SFBB checks., • Oversee the maintenance of kitchen equipment and report when repairs are needed., • Ensure that action plans are carried out as appropriate., • Attend mandatory annual trainings including safeguarding, food hygiene, fire safety, moving and handling, infection control, first aid, data protection and any other relevant additional trainings. About you • Proven experience as a head chef, ideally in a care home or similar environment., • IDDSI knowledge & experience, • Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation practices and nutrition, • Strong culinary skills with an understanding of various cooking methods and techniques., • A recognised and appropriate qualification in food preparation/cooking, at least to level 2., • Basic certificate in Food hygiene (& willingness to complete level 3 training)., • Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH & HACCP regulations, • A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, • Strong communication skills, ensuring clear interaction with team members, management and residents., • Organised, clean and tidy, • Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast paced environment., • Physical ability to stand for extended periods, • Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends What we offer: • Supportive and collaborative work environment., • Free parking, • 28 days annual leave, • Company pension, • Opportunities for professional development and training., • A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents.

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