The Park Nursing Home, located in Castletroy, is the most popular nursing and residential home in the region. It is situated within the prestigious landscape of The Park Retirement Village.
We are now hiring for a full-time Chef Manager to join our team at The Park Nursing Home, Castletroy.
About the Role
The Chef Manager will manage, supervise, and provide the catering service within the Nursing Home efficiently and in accordance with current legislation and Company Policy and procedure.
* Manage all aspects of the daily routine within the catering team.
* Assign the catering team daily tasks, ensuring food production and safety.
* Adhere to all current HACCP Regulations (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).
* Adhere to First Aid, Hygiene, Health & Safety rules and COSHH Regulations at all times.
* Make purchases as agreed and ensure the kitchen is set up and closed daily.
* Plan and cost menus to meet the dietary requirements and requests of residents within allocated resources.
* Ensure food is prepared and cooked in accordance with current food hygiene regulations and guidelines.
* Ensure the standard of hygiene in the kitchen meets all Health and Safety Regulations and records are maintained to demonstrate this.
* Ensure all equipment is operated, maintained, and serviced as per manufacturers instructions and Health and Safety requirements/recommendations.
* Identify any issues within the team or operation and put a solution together to discuss with the line manager.
Requirements
* Professional qualification in Culinary Arts or related field.
* HACCP Level 2 Training.
* Experience working in similar environment with knowledge of HIQA standards and special diets for elderly.
* Ability to motivate self and others and work on own initiative.
* Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
* Supervisory experience.
* Passionate about delivering great food.
* Fluent level of English both written and oral.
All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.
Note: This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Chef Manager.
Given the nature of the work, maximum flexibility is required to work in a Nursing Home.
Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder and the Home Manager.