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Relief Head Chef - Must be DBS Checked - Residential Care Home - Fareham, Hampshire - 20.00 per hour We are seeking temporary chef cover from an experienced chefs to work in a residential care homes. You will be preparing well balanced meals for elderly residents and staff. As Relief Head Chef you will be working with fresh nutritious food adhering to dietary requirements, cooking a variety of sold, modified and texture meals ensuring residents have a hot meal provided daily. You will be working as part of a team. Cooking and serving food using a weekly menu planner. We will also have other environments for chef work available such as schools/nurseries and leisure businesses. Responsibilities: - To cook a balanced, nutritious diet within a controlled hygienic environment keeping in mind the needs of the elderly residents. - Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen. - Ensure food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created - Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations. - Always uphold food safety and hygiene standards. - Maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment. - Assist with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, with experience in various cooking techniques within the care sector. Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to thrive under pressure are essential, as is a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences. BENEFITS - Great pay rates - Travel costs paid - Weekly pay - Flexible working hours - Paid for every hour worked - Holiday pay - Dedicated consultant REQUIREMENTS - DBS - Attention to detail - Work under pressure - Great knowledge of dietary requirements included blended and pureed food - Able to fit into different teams - Good knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) - Knowledge of food production methods - Good maths/numeracy skills - Effective oral communication with all members of the team Qualifications/Certifications/Experience: - Level 2 Food Hygiene - Food Allergens - Minimum 2 years' relevant experience - Awareness of manual handling techniques - Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations & SFBB - Experience of kitchen equipment - Competent level of English spoken and written TPBN1_UKCT