Head Chef - Clondalkin Lodge

Job details

We are currently recruiting a Head Chef for Clondalkin Lodge with Bartra Healthcare.

Role

To ensure the kitchen functions smoothly in the absence of the Management
To ensure good personal hygiene standards are practiced by all catering staff
To follow kitchen procedures at all times
To contribute to the formulation of high quality, nutritious and varied diet for residents
To ensure that meals are presented in an appropriate and appealing way
To ensure that menus are reflective of seasonal food availability
To ensure that agreed resident food plans are delivered
To direct the kitchen assistant in his/her duties. Assist in covering the roster in the event of absence kitchen staff, with the D.O.N.

Responsibilities:

To always maintain and manage the required high operational and personal standard of hygiene and presentation in compliance with the Food Safety Act.
Compliance to the Health and Safety Act and regulations.
To prepare, cook and service food as directed by the chef in charge, whilst complying to the food safety act, portion control and presentation standards.
Ensure the correct disposal and storage of all food items as directed by the chef in charge.
Monitor and record temperatures of fridges and freezers, hot cabinets, serveries as directed by the chef in charge.
Ensure that assured safe catering principals are followed at all times encompassing legal requirements of the Food Safety Act.
To ensure that working areas are kept clean and tidy adopting a “clean as you go” policy.

Management Responsibilities

The Head chef tasks and responsibilities are diversified and vary from cooking or plating certain dishes to establishing the menu and dealing with the ingredient providers.
Assisting the catering manager
Contribute to establishing the working schedule, organization, and efficiency of the work in the kitchen.
Planning and preparation of the food and meal design in order to create an appealing and nutritious meals with observance of individual requirements of residents or patients
Making sure the hygiene and food safety standards are met in all stages of food preparation to food presentation and delivery.

Role Requirements

To be familiar with the Food Hygiene Manual and to follow the standards stipulated.
Wear enclosed, non-slip, clean black protective shoes & clean clothing at all times while on duty.
Wear minimal make-up and fragrance. Long hair to be tied back or worn up and covered with hair net. No jewelry with the exception of a plain (no stones) wedding band.
Report any illness or symptoms of food poisoning or food-borne disease immediately to the Catering Manager to safeguard the health of others.

Eligibility criteria/ Qualifications and/or experience

Qualifications

Essential Criteria:

Desirable

Relevant Leadership and Management Qualifications

Benefits:

Bartra Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From €21.00 per hour

Experience:

Work authorisation:

Work Location: In person