Chef

We are looking for a chef to join our team at Richmond Court, a purpose-built 46 bedded residential care home that specializes in Alzheimer’s, learning disability and dementia-related care.

Responsibilities included in this role:

• Supervise and instruct Kitchen Staff Members in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures, giving help and guidance where appropriate.
• Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence
• Provided for special dietary requirements where necessary and take into account the preferences of individual Service Users.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales

• Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained

Health & Safety

• Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area and dining areas is carried out effectively.
• Ensure statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas
• Report immediately to the Home Manager or Person in Charge any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Service Users, colleague, self or another
• Understand, and ensure the implementation of the Care Centres Health & Safety policy and Emergency and Fire procedures
• Report to the Home Manager, Handyperson or Person in Charge any faulty appliances, damaged furniture equipment or any potential hazard