At Ashbury Nursing Home our resident's needs, care and comfort are our focus. Providing and supporting residents with excellent nutrition, supporting their dietary requirements and enhancing their health and well-being are an essential part of our service. We are recruiting a Chef/Cook who values our commitment to ensuring our Residents health and well-being.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate. Our cook will work closely with the team to achieve the highest standards of culinary cooking for our Residents.
Experience of Food Preparation:
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Ensure the highest standards of Health, Safety, Fire, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (H.A.C.C.P) and Infection Control are adhered to at all times in the catering area.
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Support and assist the team to document all associated records with ordering, receiving and maintaining of foods in accordance with safe practices and legislation.
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Assist and support the team in preparing and cooking excellent quality and wholesome meals and home baking.
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Ensure safe storage of foods in accordance with legislative standards.
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Assist and support the management team during internal and external audits/inspections.
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Be committed, patient and caring person with a sense of humour and a positive outlook on life.
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Must be available to work various days and weekend shifts when required.
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Complete Knowledge of food allergens.
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Compliance with the EHO regulation.
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Managing the food budget and costs.
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Awareness and experience in regard to HIQA requirements.
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Awareness of H&S Risks.
Qualifications Required:
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Minimum two years' experience (Preferably Nursing home setting).
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QQI Level 6 Higher Certificate in Culinary Arts or similar preferred.
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Current and valid Food Handling, HACCP, Manual Handling.
Skills Required:
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Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
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Team player.
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Can use own initiative.
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Works well to deadlines.
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Excellent presentation and culinary skills.
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Location: Ashbury Nursing Home, 1A Kill Lane, Kill of the Grange, Dublin, A94 RK81
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Shift work required full time - average 4 shifts per week.
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Salary: D.O.E
Benefits:
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Excellent Career Progression.
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Training and Development Provided.
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Refer a Friend Bonus.
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Staff Social Events.
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Induction Training Program.
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Bike to Work Scheme.
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Staff discount schemes.
