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At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Head Chef at Middleton Lodge Care Home in Littleover.
Job Responsibility:
Manage and lead a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service
Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance
Placing food orders, subject to appropriate levels of authority, with approved suppliers, complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control
Supervising and directing the work of other kitchen staff and the Host team, instructing and demonstrating simple food preparation activities to unqualified staff
Practicing safe systems of work across the range of tasks and moving and handling loads by assessing risk and having due regard for the personal safety of residents, visitors, and staff
Requirements:
Two years’ experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors
Hold a relevant catering qualification – City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ
Demonstrate passion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary standards to residents
Demonstrate an ability to control a budget
Live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability