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Chef

Highbury House Nursing Home

Chef

£30680

Highbury House Nursing Home, Kemp Town, The City of Brighton and Hove

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 62d917e116d74ea8b7aade06bac112be

Full Job Description

  • Create weekly menus for the day-to-day meals of the home. A three-week menu plan must be made available to the residents. These menus must be of a well-balanced diet and the exact description of food must be given (this isn't always possible).

  • Prepare and cook all meals required at the scheduled outlined times.

  • Manage other kitchen staff in a supportive and effective manner.

  • Understand the importance of making adjustments to food items to accommodate any allergies or specific dietary requirements.

  • Complete a record of the routine cleaning in the kitchen area, as per the home's cleaning schedule.

  • Clean food preparation and storage areas, all kitchen equipment including cooker and tray rack, as determined by law and company policy/cleaning schedule.

  • Keep check on freezers and fridges regarding cleanliness and defrosting. Fridges to be cleaned daily and freezers defrosted as cleaning schedule dictates or as necessary.

  • Record temperatures twice daily of fridges and once daily on the freezers.

  • Record temperature of food before service and ensure it has reached correct temperature.

  • Ensure stock is rotated accordingly and notifying the administrator of any requirements.

  • Awareness of and responsibilities to the Environmental Health Acts.

    Able to communicate effectively at all levels and be a team player.

  • Has knowledge of nutritional value in food for the elderly.

  • Has previous experience working in the care setting.

  • Holds a current Food Hygiene certificate.

  • Has a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check and Adult First.

  • Able to work with the scope of the Data Protection Act 1998 and adhere to all Data Protection Legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

    Highbury House is a privately-run nursing home looking for someone with a genuine interest in working within a caring environment to become one of our Chefs. There is one role available.


    • Role Outline:
  • Recognising the important role that food and taste have in enhancing our residents' lives.

  • Taking care to cater for residents' individual dietary needs and preferences.

  • Creatively preparing nutritious, appetising and well-presented dishes at every mealtime.

    £14.00 - £14.75 an hour - Permanent, Pulled from the full job description

  • Company pension

  • Discounted or free food

  • Free parking

  • On-site parking, Weekdays £14.00, Weekends £14.75. Must be able to work weekends.


    • Shifts

    Days/Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Wednesday 7am to 6pm.

    Work pattern: Week 1 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday (44 hours per week)

    Week 2 Thursday, Friday, Saturday (33 hours per week).