Ensure that the Home Manager (or Deputy Home Manager in their absence) is made aware of any problems encountered with guests or visitors in terms of their catering requirements. Whilst interacting with guests ensure that their privacy and dignity is respected and maintained at all times. Ensure the confidentiality of is maintained at all times. guest’s information Ensure that defective kitchen equipment is reported and made safe without delay, in accordance with RAFA/Home procedures. To undertake regular supervision meetings with members of the catering team and to record these meetings in line with RAFA policy. Knowledge and Experience Experienced in implementing agreed operational procedures within the kitchen area to ensure a safe clean environment in which to store, prepare, cook and serve food to guests and visitors in line with food hygiene policies and procedures. Required to understand the nutritional needs of older people and the provision of any special dietary requirements relating to health conditions and/or cultural background. To ensure that menus are reviewed and changed on a regular basis to ensure that choice and variety is achieved. Required to attend all mandatory training identified by manager or RAF Association. Expected to demonstrate a commitment to their own development, to take advantage of education and training opportunities and develop their own competence. Required to work within RAF Association policies and procedures. Communication and Relationships Able to communicate effectively with older people in a clear, coherent and non-patronising way. Quickly build relationships with guests at the Home whilst undertaking Head Chef duties. Required to lead and participate in regular catering team meetings and to advise the Home Manager of any issues or concern that arise from these meetings. Required to participate in and contribute as required to full staff meetings. Required to liaise with food suppliers to obtain quality products within budgetary constraints Required to liaise with servicing contractors who may be on site to undertake maintenance or service tasks in the kitchen area. Required to co-operate and liaise with colleagues across the RAF Association. Expected to use all opportunities to raise the profile of the RAF Association and its work, encourage fundraising and membership. People Management To undertake regular supervision meetings, (but not appraisals) with staff in the catering team. To assist the Home Manager in aspects of catering staff recruitment To lead in the induction of any new Chefs and Kitchen Assistants To ensure that staff work in accordance with policies and procedures To assist the Manager in producing catering staff rotas ensuring fair allocation of shifts
Ensure that the Home Manager (or Deputy Home Manager in their absence) is made aware of any problems encountered with guests or visitors in terms of their catering requirements. Whilst interacting with guests ensure that their privacy and dignity is respected and maintained at all times. Ensure the confidentiality of guest’s information is maintained at all times. Ensure that defective kitchen equipment is reported and made safe without delay, in accordance with RAFA/Home procedures. To undertake regular supervision meetings with members of the catering team and to record these meetings in line with RAFA policy. Knowledge and Experience Experienced in implementing agreed operational procedures within the kitchen area to ensure a safe clean environment in which to store, prepare, cook and serve food to guests and visitors in line with food hygiene policies and procedures. Required to understand the nutritional needs of older people and the provision of any special dietary requirements relating to health conditions and/or cultural background. To ensure that menus are reviewed and changed on a regular basis to ensure that choice and variety is achieved. Required to attend all mandatory training identified by manager or RAF Association. Expected to demonstrate a commitment to their own development, to take advantage of education and training opportunities and develop their own competence. Required to work within RAF Association policies and procedures. Communication and Relationships Able to communicate effectively with older people in a clear, coherent and non-patronising way. Quickly build relationships with guests at the Home whilst undertaking Head Chef duties. Required to lead and participate in regular catering team meetings and to advise the Home Manager of any issues or concern that arise from these meetings. Required to participate in and contribute as required to full staff meetings. Required to liaise with food suppliers to obtain quality products within budgetary constraints Required to liaise with servicing contractors who may be on site to undertake maintenance or service tasks in the kitchen area. Required to co-operate and liaise with colleagues across the RAF Association. Expected to use all opportunities to raise the profile of the RAF Association and its work, encourage fundraising and membership. People Management To undertake regular supervision meetings, (but not appraisals) with staff in the catering team. To assist the Home Manager in aspects of catering staff recruitment To lead in the induction of any new Chefs and Kitchen Assistants To ensure that staff work in accordance with policies and procedures To assist the Manager in producing catering staff rotas ensuring fair allocation of shifts
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