We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join our team at our facility in LongfordShift Pattern Monday to Thursday 07:00-15:30 Friday 07:00 - 14:30Key Responsibilities:Prepare, cook, and present food, including patients' dietary requirements, to a 5-star standard.To ensure patients and staff are given prompt and efficient service and that their expectations are consistently exceeded.Providing healthy food that is appealing to encourage patients to eat.Manage food purchasing and storage, ensuring targets are met in relation to food costs.Ensure supplies are correctly issued, used, and accounted for to carry out stock takes and food rotation procedures.Ensuring good records are maintained relating to food production activities and supplier information.Ensure health and safety and food safety standards are maintained and recorded.Flexibility and adaptability to the requirements of the catering service.To lead the daily service of the kitchen, setting staff objectives and tasks, including supervision of staff.Assist the Catering Manager in staff recruitment and selection.To assess employee performance and recognise training needs to assist the Catering Manager.Ensure staff is dressed appropriately at work to satisfy statutory requirements and enhance the image of Neylons.Ensure all service staff has full knowledge of menu dishes regarding ingredients and cooking methods and can provide this information to patients.Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive.Strive for excellence in an enthusiastic and motivated manner.The above list is not exhaustive, and additional/alternative tasks may be required from time to time as directed.Qualifications And ExperiencePrevious experience within a working kitchenknowledge of Kitchen Health & Safety Procedures and all Legislative RequirementsCosting and Menu Planning ,Stock ControlHigh Quality Food ProductionRecognised Professional Culinary QualificationExcellent communication skillsAbility to make on the spot decisionsKnowledge of audit requirementsExcellent customer service skillsMust possess organisational skillsExcellent people management and communication skillsMust be self-motivated and able to motivate othersWe are looking forward to hearing from youiIND2