Job Description:
We are proud to announce the opening of our new Bartra Healthcare Facility in Raheen, commencing March 2025. The facility will deliver premium-quality, individualised care in a safe, friendly, and comfortable environment where residents' needs are our top priority.
As part of this exciting development, we are currently recruiting a Full-Time Head Chef for Raheen Lodge and invite applications from dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence
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
* Minimum QQI Level 5 In Culinary Arts or equivalent
* Minimum 3 Years' experience at senior level or in a similar position
Essential Criteria:
* Knowledge of HACCP including good hygiene practices
* Flexibility/adaptability
* Excellent written /numerical/analytical skills
* Strong IT Skills
* Highly organized
* Time management
* Management of finances and resources
* Good communication.
* Active listening
* Teaching abilities
Desirable
Relevant Leadership and Management Qualifications
Benefits:
* HSF Health Plan
* Education Support
* Employee Assistant Programme
* Length of Service Reward
* Birthday Reward Subsidesed Meals
* Bike to Work Scheme
Bartra Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer
Job Type: Permanent
Experience:
* Chef: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person