Senior Chef

Job Summary

Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.

Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare!

Company Pension
Comprehensive Induction process
Continuous Professional Development
Fantastic development \& career opportunities
Life Assurance/Death\-in\-Service
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Education Assistance
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Working hours over a 7\-day roster involving shift work
Bike to work Scheme.
Refer/Retain a friend bonus.
Discounts with Retailers \- Nationwide

We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above positions. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role. Candidates must be highly motivated and creative, with a passion for engaging with Service Users on a daily basis. Candidates will contribute to enriching the lives of our Service Users.

Job Objectives

We are seeking applications for the role of a Senior Chef.

Overseeing the kitchen in the absence of the Sous Chef.
Ensuring high culinary standards are met.
Keeping the kitchen environment safe and hygienic.
Attend and contribute to menu development sessions with the senior culinary team
Overseeing the safe storage of food.
Prepare both raw and cooked food.
Cook food to a high standard.
Portion and pack both raw and cooked food.
Rotate and allocate foodstuffs.
Regenerate and service food.
Label, chill and store food.
Keep accurate records and operate necessary computer systems.
Maintain the cleanliness and good order of area of assignment and associated areas to the highest possible standard in line with Nua policy.
Efficiently and economically use materials and equipment.
Assist with special functions as required.
Providing assistance and advice to staff in packing / plating areas on portion size.
Check for meals at all service points throughout the service for quality, quantity, and presentation.
Cash handling/reconciliation, where appropriate.
Stock\-taking at relevant intervals.
Checking the quality of goods received as per specification.
Report and document any supplier non\-conformance issues
Provide cover for existing Chef as appropriate.
Participate and contribute to food surveys and feedback mechanisms within the service.
Coach and mentor junior catering staff
Attend monthly HACCP meetings and assist in any action plans discussed
Any other duties relevant to the post as may be allocated by the Line Manager.
Skills Requirement

Excellent overall demeanour.
An ability to empathise with and understand the needs of others.
A strong desire to be ones best.
Excellent organisational skills / self\-motivated / self\-starter.
Excellent verbal, written communication, and IT skills.
Willingness to work as part of a multi\-departmental team.
Willingness to learn.
Dedicated, reliability and flexible approach to work.
Hold a Professional Cookery award at minimum Level 6 on National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or equivalent maintained by the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Or Have obtained an equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction.

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