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Hampshire County Council is currently recruiting for a Chef to join the care home team at Sarisbury Green.

As a Chef, you will:

• Plan, prepare, and cook a variety of meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to a high standard of quality and presentation.
  

• Adhere to statutory and legal requirements, including HACCP, Health and Safety, COSHH, and Environmental Health regulations, ensuring a consistently safe working environment.
  

• Order food supplies from approved suppliers, manage stock levels efficiently, and ensure stock rotation to maintain optimum freshness.
  

• Supervise and support catering staff, providing guidance in the safe use of equipment and correct hygiene procedures.
  

• Ensure all kitchen equipment is well-maintained, reporting faults or damage to the Maintenance Person or Registered/Unit Manager and following up appropriately.
  

• Collaborate with the Chef Manager in planning menus in line with Hampshire County Council guidelines, while remaining flexible to the individual needs and preferences of residents.
  

• Monitor and promote the quality of the catering service, ensuring meals are delivered on time, meet presentation standards, and accommodate all dietary requirements.
  

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in compliance with food safety and health and safety regulations.
  

You will work flexibly according to a rota system, providing cover for colleagues during periods of holiday and sickness to ensure continuity of service.

Requirements

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (essential).
  

• Good understanding of Health and Safety regulations and practices.
  

• Ability to complete and maintain accurate written records, such as record books and accident/incident reports.
  

• Strong teamwork skills, with the initiative to solve problems practically and escalate where necessary.
  

• Clear and professional communication skills.
  

• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace, with the confidence to challenge discriminatory practices and attitudes.
  
  

Benefits

• Opportunity to work for a well-respected local authority.
  

• Stable, permanent position with regular hours.
  

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  

• Flexible working hours according to a rota, including cover for sickness and holidays.
  

• Working as part of a supportive and committed care home team.
  

• Contribution to providing a high-quality catering service that directly supports the wellbeing of residents.
  

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