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Package DescriptionAbout Us Encore provides the finest care, comfort, and companionship, and delivers expertise in all five types of elderly care: dementia, nursing, residential, respite and palliative. Our four beautiful homes in Bournemouth, Oakdale, Great Oaks, Fairmile Grange, and Southampton's Hamble Heights provide the perfect haven for our wonderful residents. At Encore, we take immense pride in our exceptional team members who create a sense of belonging, making every resident feel like a cherished member of our extended family. They are the heart and soul of our homes, ensuring that each moment is cherished, and every day is celebrated. About the Head Chef Role: As the Head Chef, you will take a lead in the management of a quality catering service at our luxury modern home Fairmile Grange , you will lead both the kitchen and waiting staff to deliver an excellent dining experience which will include special celebratory events. You will be responsible for the homes catering budget and will ensure that your team maintain the highest standards of safety and hygiene. Main duties and responsibilities as a Head Chef : Create nutritious well-balanced menus which reflect a high standard of using fresh, quality, and seasonal produce. The menus will meet all dietary requirements within the company guidelines and in consultation with residents, relatives, and nursing staff. Prepare, cook, and present all meals attractively. The majority of dishes will be made in house and home baked products should be available daily for residents and visitors to the home. Supervise the layout of the dining room ensuring a welcoming atmosphere with fully laid tables in line with the home s standards. Supervise food delivery and presentation to residents and visitors, and if requested the delivery of meal trays to resident s rooms and the timely collection of meal trays. Responsible for managing the food budget so that expenditure does not exceed the monthly targets and ensuring that full records are kept. Order all supplies cost effectively using nominated and approved suppliers; negotiate best value for local purchase arrangements and non-centralised goods.Skills and experience you need as Head Chef : Ensure that COSHH regulations are complied with and keep all required records. To ensure current training is up to date for all employees under your supervision and to ensure you are fully qualified and your qualifications are kept up to date. These may include the following: Health and Safety, Nutrition, Food Hygiene, Food Awareness and First Aid. Level 2 NVQ in food safety, COSHH, fire safety, infection control, moving and handling and POVA if required by the Registered Manager. Undertake tasks as required and instructed by the manager which are not specifically set out in this job description but are within the scope of your skills, knowledge and experience.Benefits: Salary up to £14.33 per hour. Shift Times are 7am - 15pm or 08:30am - 17:30pm. Free meals on shift, paid breaks and handover time. Recognition and Rewards programme. Workplace pension scheme. Long Service Awards. Genuine opportunities for career progression. Paid Enhanced DBS. Free Uniform. Care friends: our Employee Referral and Rewards App is the key to recruiting top talent for our Care Homes. Earn up to £500 for successfully referring and placing people into our open vacancies. Speak to the recruitment team for more info.Our Values: At Encore Care Home, we believe in the power of people. We foster a joyful environment where residents and staff can truly enjoy themselves. No two days are ever the same as we embrace spontaneity and go with the flow. We encourage creativity to connect with each resident in thoughtful and imaginative ways. We are a family, offering support and a friendly ear to lean on. Encore is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our residents and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to undertake a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Following a change in government guidelines relating to Care Home employees, it is no longer essential to be vaccinated against COVID-19, however it is preferred. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to equality and diversity among our employees and applicants. We ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and equally throughout our recruitment process. We are determined to prevent discrimination based on sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, socio-economic background, neurodiversity, education, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law