Head Chef Job at Meallmore (Greenock)

Head Chef

Meallmore

Location:
United Kingdom , Greenock

Category:
Gastronomy

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

17.05 GBP / Hour

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Job Description:

Located in Greenock, Belleaire Care Home is where personalised care and a warm atmosphere combine to create a comforting environment for residents. As part of Meallmore, Scotland's most trusted care provider, we deliver excellent care in great places to live and work. Join a compassionate team focused on making residents feel valued, supported, and cared for every day.

Job Responsibility:

Organise, plan and prepare meals ensuring that all home cooked food not only looks and tastes delicious but also reflects the preferences and dietary requirements of each resident
Provide guidance and training to care teams on understanding and implementing safe and appropriate textured food options for residents, ensuring compliance with dietary standards (e.g., IDDSI)
Lead, motivate and inspire your kitchen team to develop and upskill
Comply with industry and Meallmore quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards
Work within budget, complete regular audits and stock control
Menu development, tailoring around resident's needs, likes and dislikes to ensure we deliver person-centred hospitality

Requirements:

Experience as Head Chef or similar, ideally in care homes or healthcare preferred
A personal and warm approach with a genuine interest of the well being of our residents
Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs and food allergies
Excellent leadership and team management
Good understanding of HACCP & COSHH
Food Safety Level 3 desirable

Nice to have:

Food Safety Level 3 desirable

What we offer:

Company sick pay
Overtime rates and free parking
Subsidised colleague meals
Chef development programme
Wagestream – access to earned wages before payday giving you flexibility and control over your finances
Ability to join the Blue Light Card Scheme