Jobs, fresher vacancy - Care Home Chef • Southampton

Company: Connect2Hampshire

Southampton

Hampshire County Council are currently recruiting for a Chef based in the Hampshire area for their care home in Sarisbury Green . Your duties will include:- Plan, prepare and cook a variety of meals which will be Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health and Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, ensuring a safe environment Ensure sufficient food stocks are ordered and received from approved suppliers and that stock rotation is taking place to maintain optimum freshness Supervise and instruct catering staff in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedures giving help and guidance where appropriate Responsible for all kitchen equipment ensuring it is in full, safe working order, reporting any damage or faults to the Maintenance Person or Registered / Unit manager and following up any appropriate action Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience Basic food hygiene certificate Clear understanding of Health and Safety issues Able to complete written records such as record books, accident/incident report sheets etc Able to work as art of a team and use initiative to deal with problems in a practical way and respond appropriately where additional help is required or in an emergency situation Able to communicate clearly and appropriately with others Demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities issues as they apply in the work place and challenge attitudes and practices which are discriminatory Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.