Head Chef - Wheatlands

To organise and control the efficient and economic production of quality food within the allowed budget, whilst maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with EHO regulations.

Duties include:

• Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals, as and when required


• Provide for special dietary requirements where necessary, and take into account the preferences of individual Residents


• Liaise with the Home Manager when planning / costing menus in order to provide a balanced nutritious diet, making the best use of available fresh foods


• Supervise and instruct Kitchen Staff Members in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures, giving help and guidance where appropriate.


• Maintain accurate records of food supplies, and freezer / fridge temperature


• Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas
  
  City & Guilds 706 - 1 & 2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards)


• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate


• Good communication skills


• Team player


• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the PVG List


• Previous supervisory experience (desirable)


• Experience of food preparation for the relevant Resident group (desirable)
  
  Balhousie Wheatlands in Bonnybridge occupies a beautiful sandstone building with two purpose-built extensions and resident gardens.


Our spacious home is run by a dedicated and highly skilled team and offers respite and palliative care. We're wheelchair- and pet-friendly, with accommodation mostly at ground floor level. There's a resident café and a lounge that also serves as a mini cinema, where we screen films for residents.

Our experience team are fully trained to provide personalised care for each resident, with a particular attention to dementia care.

Pulled from the full job description

• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Free parking


• On-site parking


• Referral programme


• Store discount


 

Full job description

£12.25 per hour

"Balhousie Benefits"

• Refer-a-Friend Bonus scheme


• WageStream - gives you access to your pay before payday, as you need it.


• Employee Assistance Programme


• FREE training, qualifications and development opportunities


• Range of staff benefits including shopping and holiday discounts


• Access to external discount schemes including Blue Light Card and free tickets through Concerts for Carers.


• Employee health and wellbeing programmes.


• Company Pension Scheme.


• FREE on-site parking. FREE uniform provided. PAID Enhanced PVG., Employee discount


• Free parking


• On-site parking


• Store discount


Schedule:

• Day shift