Commis Chef

Mooncoin Residential Care Centre is looking for talented Commis Chef to work with our Clinical team for the benefit of the Residents here. This is an exciting and fulfilling role for the right candidate. The Chef will assist in the provision of high-quality meals, ensuring a person-centred service for the residents. As a Healthcare Commis Chef, your job is crucial in making sure residents enjoy delicious and healthy meals, treats and home baking. The successful applicant will report to the Director of Nursing and be responsible for assisting with the co-ordination of the day-to-day operations of our Kitchen. WHO WE ARE Mooncoin Residential Care Centre is a family-owned Nursing Home, in south Co Kilkenny and has been based in the community of Mooncoin since 2004. Since we established our business, we have developed it along two key competencies unrivalled care to our residents and a comfortable safe environment where our residents' needs are met. Our success as a business is built on the commitment and contribution of our staff members, and we strive to provide a work environment where you can develop your skills and performance to the highest level. Our Philosophy To provide person centred individual; care in a comfortable safe and homely environment where the residents medical, social and spiritual needs are met in a dignified and respectful manner. This is a full-time and permanent position, working 39 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, no evening shift involved.Hours and days of work are flexible but must meet the needs of the business. Weekends and bank holidays are included. This could suit someone looking for a lifestyle change. Responsibilities: Ensure that the highest standard of food quality, nutrition, presentation and service are achieved and always maintained Ensure regular monitoring of menus for variety and seasonal reflection and to provide innovative ideas for menu planning to meet residents' dietary requirements and personal taste. Have experience and knowledge in relation to modified diets (Training will be provided) Motivate team to deliver excellence in customer service Implement and manage the HACCP program for this centre Maintain a high standard of hygiene and safety in respect of premises, staff and food handling by ensuring that all staff members attend the company hygiene and safety training Requirements: Qualification or experience in a previous Commis chef role Knowledge of healthcare environments as a commis chef or in provision of direct care and swallow issues A passion for service and quality, and a willingness to have this driven by residents needs and expectations. Flexibility and ability to work on own initiative Professionalism and the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the business, and to play a key role within the clinical team on dietary management, (Training will be provided) Knowledge of Food Hygiene including HACCP Experience working in a Nursing Home or Healthcare Environment is desirable but not essential Benefits Free parking Meals Sick Pay Employee Assistance Programme Annual Salary €34, 000 All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Mooncoin Residential Care Centre is an equal opportunity employer Skills: Food Safety, Catering management, Culinary Skills, HACCP Training in all areas will be provided Skills: Food Safety Catering management Culinary Skills HACCP