Here at Osborne, we have a very exciting opportunity! We are currently hiring a Head Chef on behalf of our client, a not-for-profit organisation that focus on housing located in Naas, Kildare. The ideal candidate will be reporting to the Catering Manager, will have 3+ years’ experience in managing a large team and producing a high volume of meals.
Operation:
Open 7 days a week, year round
Working hours – 7am5pm, 39 hour working week
Flexibility is required
Package:
Salary – Up to €55,000 DOE
Additional benefits after probation
Free parking onsite
Responsibilities:
The Head Chef will monitor and keep up to date with developments of catering practices and all other relevant matters to ensure maintenance of knowledge and skill base in order to facilitate contemporary professional practice
To be aware of current developments / Laws and issues by reading current literature and keeping abreast of new developments, attending ‘in-house’ courses when possible and as appropriate in consultation with your Catering Manager
Teaching and supervision of junior/new staff members and other catering workers, as appropriate and performance management
Operation of computer system, manual and electronic recording of all data pertaining to the Catering Operation including HACCP and all other statutory and organisational records.
Ensure that all meals are prepared on schedule for residents and staff
Responsible for total food safety and implementation of HACCP
Sourcing suppliers and using local ingredients onsite
Ordering of equipment with approval by management
Requisitioning, receiving and checking of all foodstuffs
Rotation / preparation / cooking / regeneration / portioning and packing of both raw and cooked food
Identify and implement best practice in order to optimise use of resources, meeting budget targets
Implementing cost control measures aiming to achieve maximum utilisation of resources
Record, report and investigate all incidents in the Catering Department and take preventative and corrective action
Requirements:
Candidates must have strong people management skills
Candidates must come from a high-volume producing background
Candidates must be HACCP and food safety trained
Candidates MUST HAVE their own transport and a full driving licence
Strong communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines
For more information please apply through the link provided for the attention of Jamie Smyth or call Osborne Recruitment on 01 638 4400 If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
