Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.
Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare!
- Company Pension
- Comprehensive Induction process
- Continuous Professional Development
- Fantastic development & career opportunities
- Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Education Assistance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Working hours over a 7-day roster involving shift work
- Bike to work Scheme.
- Refer/Retain a friend bonus.
- Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide
We are currently seeking applications from Chefs interested in joining the expanding team within Nua Healthcare. The Chef will be based in a mental health service working alongside a diverse multidisciplinary team. Candidates must demonstrate the necessary interest, capability, performance and enthusiasm in line with the requirements of this role.
General Responsibilities:
- Requisition of foodstuffs and materials.
- Prepare both raw and cooked food.
- Cook food to a high standard.
- Portion and pack both raw and cooked food.
- Rotate and allocate foodstuffs.
- Regenerate and service food.
- Label, chill and store food.
- Keep accurate records and operate necessary computer systems.
- Maintain the cleanliness and good order of area of assignment and associated areas to the highest possible standard in line with Nua policy.
- Efficiently and economically use materials and equipment.
- Implement cost control measures aiming to achieve maximum utilisation of resources.
- Assist with special functions as required.
- Provide assistance and advice to staff in packing / plating areas on portion size.
- Check for meals at all service points throughout the LSU for quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Cash handling/reconciliation, where appropriate.
- Stock-taking at relevant intervals.
- Checking the quality of goods received as per specification.
- Provide cover for existing Chef as appropriate.
- Participate and contribute to food surveys and feedback mechanisms within the service.
- Liaise with user groups on the compilation of menus and the provision of service.
- Be aware of developments in the industry / changes in food trends with a view to assisting with their introduction, as appropriate, to maximise sales.
- Any other duties relevant to the post as may be allocated by the Line Manager.
- Food systems management should be up to date and compliant with HACCP.
