Job Title: Roaming Chef

Reports to: Operations Manager, Vida Grange

Job Summary

 To support the Head Chefs across all Vida Homes in the effective operation of the kitchen in preparing and cooking high quality meals

Professional requirements

• Educated to at least GCSE or equivalent (English & Maths are essential)
• A proven track record of preparing and cooking meals using fresh ingredients in a commercial environment
• A formal cookery/chef/catering qualification or at least two years’ experience
• Previous experience of working within a Care Home setting would be advantageous

Knowledge and Experience

• Exemplary administration and organisation skills essential
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Good listening and communication skills
• Capable of prioritising a busy and varied workload
• Flexible, can-do attitude

Responsibilities

Working across all three of Vida’s homes as required and directed by the Operations Manager, the Roaming Chef will be responsible for:

• Preparing nutritional food to a high standard, taking into account any dietary requirements of our residents
• Being involved in the serving of meals to our residents
• Ensuring the highest standards of hygiene are maintained at all times
• Clearing dishes quickly and tidily
• Meeting all statutory requirements to address food hygiene regulations including holding a suitable food hygiene certificate
• Performing any other such reasonable duties as maybe required

Data Protection

 Vida Healthcare’s Data Protection Policy is available on the Vida Policies platform.  All job roles within Vida Healthcare are required to adhere to the Data Protection Policy at all times when handling personal data in the course of executing their role responsibilities.  Failure to comply with the Data Protection Policy may be dealt with under the disciplinary procedure and, in serious cases, may be treated as gross misconduct leading to summary dismissal.

General requirements

All staff at Vida Healthcare, irrespective of their role are expected to:

• Adhere at all times to all Company policies including, but not limited to, Health & Safety, Conduct, Confidentiality, Attendance, Appearance, and Behaviour;
• Take responsibility for their own ongoing learning and development in order to maximise their potential;
• Represent Vida Healthcare to provide the highest possible standard of service to residents and members of the public, by treating everyone that one comes into contact with in the course of their work in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner;
• Strive to be inclusive and create a place where we can all be ourselves and be proud of our range of diverse backgrounds;
• Treat and respect all colleagues as equals irrespective of their role, displaying and promoting Vida’s value of “In It Together”;
• Share the Company’s values and commitment to providing the highest quality, compassionate care;
• The Roaming Chef, along with all other roles within the Company, carries the responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our residents.

This job description indicates the main duties and responsibilities of the post.  It is not intended as a complete list and may be subject to review periodically.

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