Chef - Craddock House Nursing Home

Chef | Craddock House Nursing Home, Kildare.Craddock House Nursing Home is a purpose-built nursing home located in Naas, Co. Kildare.Craddock Nursing Home is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all our residents. This is achieved by living our core company values in relation to communication, respecting residents’ rights, choice and individuality, promoting their independence and collaborating with our many community partners. It is our mission to ensure that residents feel valued and loved within their homes. Our strong family ethos and team of talented, diverse and caring colleagues is central to the creation of a supportive and nurturing environment that creates a strong sense of home for our residents. Our core company values: Communication | Privacy, Respect & Dignity| Choice | Independence | Individuality | Rights | Community PartnershipWe are currently hiring for a Chef, Full-Time to join Craddock House Nursing Home in Naas, Co. Kildare. Job Details:Permanent contractFull-Time RoleCompetitive rates of payTraining / Career Progression as part of expanding group Duties Include (but are not limited to):Creative food preparationEnsure that the highest standard of food quality, nutrition, presentation and service are achieved and maintained at all timesEnsure regular monitoring of menus for variety and cost and to provide innovative ideas for menu planningTailoring recipes and menus for modified dietsThe performance of any reasonable task which assists with the efficient operation of the catering function within the nursing home Desired Skills:A passion for service and qualityGood people management skillsFlexibility and ability to work on own initiativeResponsibility of stock managementProfessionalism and the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the businessHands-on operator with the ability to lead by example through operational excellenceAn excellent knowledge of Food Hygiene including HACCP Qualification / Experience:Degree or Qualification in: Food Production / Culinary Arts and / or operational experience in: Working in a Nursing Home or Healthcare Environment is preferable