Required to cover adhoc hours
THE SOUTHLEIGH COMMUNITY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Role: Chef
Accountable to: Manager
JOB PROFILE:
- The post holder to provide a full domestic service to the kitchen/servery, promoting high standards of cleanliness. Observing the policies and procedures and legislation of the company.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ACTIVITIES:
The post holder will:
- Be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen on a day-to-day basis in accordance with legal requirements, European directives and the policies of The Southleigh Community.
- Keep updated with changes in the law i.e. hygiene etc.
- Have knowledge of Fire, Health & Safety Regulations together with First Aid as required at the Home.
- Implement risk analysis, COSHH and HACCP’s e.g. time and temperature control.
- Be responsible for purchasing and receiving food supplies using purchase orders/ fax as required within a set budget.
- Plan cost effective menus taking into consideration the requirements of the residents.
- Be responsible for stock control, safe storage of food stuffs, stock levels, stock rotation etc., and all food items from purchase through to service.
- Have hygiene training to required level as required for this post.
- Be responsible for maintaining the cleaning schedule and for reporting any faults to the maintenance person through written requests.
- Be responsible for the safe disposal of all waste products, as required.
- Maintain a pest control contract with a recognised operator, and report any faults, changes etc immediately.
- Liaise with other staff members regarding any food problems and/or suggestions.
- Assist with staff training as required by the Manager.
- Communicate any concerns or problems to the Manager.
- Attend meetings, training and fire lectures required to meet company, Health Authority and E.H.O. Regulations.