Title: Chef Responsible to: Home Manager / Deputy Manager Purpose To provide a high-quality catering service within the Home and provide a safe working environment. Understand the need for effective budgetary control. Duties. Provide a planned, varied menu to create nutritious, well-balanced, attractive meals, suitable for the individual client''s needs. Visit each new client and adapt the menu to suit their needs. Order all catering consumables for approved suppliers. Supervise and develop all kitchen staff. Work within agreed budgets and staff cost and consumables. Liaise weekly with the Home Manager to identify problem areas. Implement and maintain an effective cleaning schedule. Be accountable for Health and Safety Regulations within the kitchen. Be competent in the Company''s fire Regulations and ensure all staff receive regular training. Train and supervise staff in the correct procedure for safe handling and storage of food, use of equipment, COSHH and use of cleaning materials. Train and supervise staff in the preparation of light snacks and special diets. Prepare and cook all meals and special requests as required. Carry out accurate stock takes as requested as required. Ensure all records are maintained relating to temperature controls. Supervise the layout and presentation of the dining room and individual rooms. Arrange and supervise the presentation of prepared food. Supervise the laying of all meals served trays. Attend relevant courses and keep updated on ..... full job details .....