Head Chef
- Edinburgh
- £17.00-21.00 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Weekly pay for reliable income.
- Flexible shifts tailored to you.
- Fresh opportunities with exciting new clients.
- On-site training to support your growth.
- Refer a friend and earn £250 in Love2Shop vouchers.
- Competitive pay
- Right to work in the UK
- Qualifications: 7061 & 7062 or equivalent qualifications (Chef degree desirable)
- PVG Required
- Demonstrable knowledge of HACCP / COSHH / Health and Safety legislation
- Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
- Ability to adapt to different working environments and Cuisines
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends
- To lead the chefs on a daily basis, overseeing and role modelling high standards of cooking and service.
- To plan and develop daily and seasonal menus considering patients and customers nutritional needs and special dietary requirements in partnership with Catering Team Lead.
- To ensure that all staff and volunteers have full knowledge of allergens management in relation to their roles
- To provide a high standard of customer service to all people using the catering services.
- To ensure effective procurement, menu planning and waste management systems in place to ensure efficient use of hospice resources.
- To actively seek feedback from patients and customers, seeking continual improvement and a person centred approach to catering in line with clients values .
- To support innovation and developments within the catering department.
- To supervise and direct kitchen staff daily ensuring high standards of service are maintained at all times.
- To supervise and support catering team volunteers ensuring appropriate induction, training and supervision in place, working in partnership with volunteer services team as necessary.