Job Title: Chef

Location: Alexandra House, Residential Care Home, Olton

Salary: £10,304.48 per annum

Job Type: Part time, Permanent

Working Hours: 16 hours per week

Sir Josiah Mason Trust

SJMT is a family of charities & community of people supporting those most in need in the West Midlands. SJMT want everyone, regardless of age or circumstances, to feel secure, have opportunities and to thrive.

Purpose of the Role:

To prepare cooked breakfast, lunch and evening meal for residents and make adjustments to food items to accommodate residents with allergies or specific dietary concerns. Operate various kitchen appliances such as an oven, grill, deep fat fryer, dishwasher, etc.

To take part in a seven day week rolling rota.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Food Preparation

Provide for special dietary requirements where necessary, and take into account the preferences of individual residents.
To prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard and promptly in accordance with agreed mealtimesTraining & Development

Maintain professional knowledge and competence.
Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.Health & Safety

Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area and the dining areas is carried out effectively.
To monitor stock control and to ensure proper stock rotation of foodstuffs to minimise wastage, and to dispose of promptly any foodstuff found to be past "sell-by" dates for any reason.
To maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas always, in accordance with the appropriate Food Hygiene Regulations.
To implement safe working procedures and practices in accordance with Health & Safety legislation.
To ensure safe operation and maintenance, as needed, of all kitchen equipment.
To assist in the monitoring and recording of refrigerator, cooler and freezer temperatures in accordance with Environmental Health requirements.This role will also involve other General Duties and Responsibilities.

About you:

Experience:

Experience of working in a busy commercial kitchen (Essential)
Experience working in a care home or similar setting (Desirable)Qualifications / Knowledge:

Thorough knowledge of food hygiene regulations (Essential)
Good knowledge of health and safety regulations in a kitchen (Essential)
Knowledge of kitchen equipment (Essential)
Minimum Level 2 Food Safety (Desirable)Skills (Essential) :

Culinary skills
Excellent organisational skills
Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Able to work independently and within a team
Enthusiasm and Creativity
Self-motivated and flexible
Able to work under pressure and prioritise tasksOther:

Ability to work flexibly over a seven day week according to a staff rota
A positive can-do attitude
Shares the values of SJMTWhat we offer:

The Trust continues to reward its staff with competitive pay rates and a number of employee benefits including:

Starting on 31 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (increases with service)
Annual 'wellbeing' day for all staff
Company sick pay
Pension scheme
Employee Assistance programme
Long service awards
Free onsite Parking
Life Insurance
Ongoing career development trainingEqual Opportunities:

SJMT is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Senior Chef, Restaurant Chef, Experienced Chef, Catering, Food Catering, Cook, Experienced Cook, Catering Supervisor, Kitchen Supervisor will also be considered for this role