Chef Manager

Overview

Job Title: Chef Manager

Location: Northside Family Resource Centre Kitchens

Status: Full-Time 37.5 Hours, Permanent Contract

Salary: €38,507

Background: Northside Family Resource Centre continues to develop and promote good practice, with the child, individual and family as the focus of all we do. The Chef Manager will have responsibility for the management and development of the Catering Service ensuring meals are produced across all service areas to a high standard. The Chef Manager will lead the kitchens and provide education and training for Community Employment Workers, Student Placements and Volunteers. The Manager will work with the Education Development Worker to devise learning plans for each worker.

Purpose Of The Role

To work with the Voluntary Management Committee and the Coordinator to ensure the highest quality food is produced and served to vulnerable communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall day-to-day running of the Catering Services which serves Sunshine Childcare Services; Afterschool Clubs; Meals on Wheels; and regular programmes and events across several sites.
• Ensure nutritional needs are met and guidelines followed for the various target groups.
• Ensure service capacity is expanded and all regulatory requirements are met.
• Utilise time not directly engaged in catering to carry out related work, including administration and/or other Coordinator duties where appropriate.
• Be energetic and flexible in approaches and methodologies.
• Report to the Coordinator of Older Persons Services on a day-to-day basis and work in direct partnership with senior staff to meet strategic aims.
• Engage regularly with target groups in the development of menu plans.
• Oversee all food and equipment ordering and manage budgets.
• Maintain and oversee regulatory standards in accordance with Environmental Health requirements.

Business Development

• Identify new business opportunities, including growth areas and emerging markets.
• Set aims and objectives for the service area.
• Provide reports for the Voluntary Board of Management.
• Be responsible for Health and Safety of the building.
• Recruit trainees, interns and employment participants. Develop learning plans for carer pathways in partnership with the Education Development Worker and centre training programmes.
• Keep records of staff details, timesheets and attendance.
• Facilitate vegetable growing to promote healthy, affordable eating and develop programmes to support the eradication of food poverty.

Policies & Administration

• Ensure awareness and implementation of all Northside Family Resource Centre policies and procedures.
• Ensure students, volunteers, parents and visitors adhere to policies and procedures.
• Complete official checklists and files including EHO requirements and Menu Cal; prepare and submit regular records/reports as requested (e.g., cleaning checklists, equipment maintenance, food storage, accident report book).

Training & Networking

• Continually update and renew practices by completing relevant courses.
• Participate in team building, staff training and development sessions.
• Identify training needs of staff in conjunction with the Coordinator for Older Person's Services.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• A recognised diploma / trade qualification in Catering or similar discipline.
• Experience mentoring trainees in a supportive manner.
• Ability to deliver flexible training options and provide guidance to new and emerging learners.
• Capability to work across a diverse range of projects.
• Good IT, communication and teamwork skills.

Terms of Employment

• The Chef Manager is employed by the Board of Management of Northside Family Resource Centre.
• Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week. Flexible working hours may be considered.
• Six-month probation period.
• Flexibility regarding location across our services.

Accountability

The Chef Manager is responsible to the Voluntary Management Committee through the Coordinator of Older Person's Services and to the CEO.

Confidentiality

The Chef Manager will always observe confidentiality in relation to Centre business.

Salary & Pensions

The starting salary will be no less than €40,648 per annum pro rata (€38,507) and is subject to continued funding. Pension provision is at the rate of double your contribution, up to a maximum of five percent of gross salary, subject to funding.

Holidays

You are entitled to twenty-five days annual leave (pro rata for part-time positions) with two additional privilege days (Christmas Eve and Good Friday).

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