HANDD Recruitment is currently recruiting for aChefbased in the Hampshire area for their care home inEmsworth.
Your duties will include:-
- Plan, prepare and cook a variety of meals which will be Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health and Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, ensuring a safe environment
- Ensure sufficient food stocks are ordered and received from approved suppliers and that stock rotation is taking place to maintain optimum freshness
- Supervise and instruct catering staff in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures giving help and guidance where appropriate
- Responsible for all kitchen equipment ensuring it is in full, safe working order, reporting any damage or faults to the Maintenance Person or Registered / Unit manager and following up any appropriate action.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Food hygiene certificate
- Clear understanding of Health and Safety issues
- Able to complete written records such as record books, accident/incident report sheets etc.
- Able to work as art of a team and use initiative to deal with problems in a practical way and respond appropriately where additional help is required or in an emergency situation Able to communicate clearly and appropriately with others
- Demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities issues as they apply in the work place and challenge attitudes and practices which are discriminatory