Chef | Craddock House Nursing Home, Kildare.
Craddock House Nursing Home is a purpose-built nursing home located in Naas, Co. Kildare.
Craddock Nursing Home is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all our residents. This is achieved by living our core company values in relation to communication, respecting residents' rights, choice and individuality, promoting their independence and collaborating with our many community partners.
It is our mission to ensure that residents feel valued and loved within their homes. Our strong family ethos and team of talented, diverse and caring colleagues is central to the creation of a supportive and nurturing environment that creates a strong sense of home for our residents.
Our core company values:
Communication | Privacy, Respect & Dignity| Choice | Independence | Individuality | Rights | Community Partnership
We are currently hiring for a Chef, Full-Time to join Craddock House Nursing Home in Naas, Co. Kildare.
Job Details:
* Permanent contract
* Full-Time Role
* Competitive rates of pay
* Training / Career Progression as part of expanding group
Duties Include (but are not limited to):
* Creative food preparation
* Ensure that the highest standard of food quality, nutrition, presentation and service are achieved and maintained at all times
* Ensure regular monitoring of menus for variety and cost and to provide innovative ideas for menu planning
* Tailoring recipes and menus for modified diets
* The performance of any reasonable task which assists with the efficient operation of the catering function within the nursing home
Desired Skills:
* A passion for service and quality
* Good people management skills
* Flexibility and ability to work on own initiative
* Responsibility of stock management
* Professionalism and the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the business
* Hands-on operator with the ability to lead by example through operational excellence
* An excellent knowledge of Food Hygiene including HACCP
Qualification / Experience:
* Degree or Qualification in: Food Production / Culinary Arts and / or operational experience in: Working in a Nursing Home or Healthcare Environment is preferable