Vacancies

Head Chef - Lynhales Hall

Key responsibilities To prepare, cook and serve high quality meals which are appetising, nutritious and centered on residents preferences. Taking into account any special dietary and allergen requirements. To be active and engaging, provide technical advice and guidance on food related matters; ensuring a positive and supportive working environment for the team. To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements, including Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP), Health & Safety, Manual Handling, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Food Safety and Food Hygiene, have a clear understanding of Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures and measures to maintain a safe environment throughout the home. Monitor and maintain kitchen cleaning schedules ensuring that all areas of the kitchen are immaculately clean; including the washing up of crockery and utensils when required. Ensure sufficient food stocks are ordered, received and controlled through Rotherwood Healthcare approved suppliers and that effective stock management is maintained, including the completion of monthly stock takes to reduce food wastage to a minimum. Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of all kitchen equipment, ensuring any damage or faults are reported to the Home Manager and follow up action is initiated. To be an active member of Lynhales Hall Nursing Home, contribute to team meetings, and assist the Home Manager with the selection, interviewing, induction and on-going development of catering staff.Attendance at resident and relative meetings to gather feedback on food quality satisfaction. Organise specific food events and activities for the benefit of residents.

Our Values

This short animated video describes our Vision, Mission and Values which are incredibly important to us at Rotherwood Healthcare.

Our Vision, across every one of our homes, is one of individually tailored care within a stylish and luxurious setting where imaginative, nutritional menus and dining options alongside motivating and inclusive activities, ensure that every resident feels safe, well, valued and empowered to make choices.

Our Mission is, therefore, to create and maintain a new standard in healthcare by providing exceptional care, luxurious surroundings, enticing dining experiences and inspiring leisure activities which, when combined, create the perfect environment for a rich, comfortable and purposeful lifestyle.

Our very foundations are built on the Rotherwood Values of being:

• Committed
• Caring
• Polite
• Kind
• Respectful
• Passionate
• Compassionate

As a company and as individuals we never lose sight of our core Values which permeate everything we do.