Head Chef

**Head Chef**

**Jose de Mello**

**Care home Parede
- Lisbon**
- **40 Hours Per Week**:

- **Salary 1800.00€ per month**:

- **Full time 12-month fixed term contract**
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a creative and effective Head Chef to join our catering team at a Prestigious care home, contract catering location in Parede feeding approx. 120 residents and staff.

**Responsibilities for the position**:

- Prepare all Food service areas for the days business relating to that meal service.
- Ensure that the prompt service of all meals and service at all times to the company / clients standards.
- To ensure that the methods of preparation and presentation comply with company expectations.
- Prepare, set-up, serve, clear, clean and store away any food, beverage or equipment required for special functions.
- Prepare all food for sale/service, following good hygiene and safety practices and to the standard specified.
- Restock and replenish stocks and consumables as required during service periods, pre-empt customer needs and achieve optimum customer service delivery.
- Keep the Front of house informed of any food running out and pre-empt any delays in customer waiting.
- Complete all / any necessary cleaning/hygiene duties.
- Serve customers, visitors and guest in line with company and client service standards and expectations.
- Empty, remove and store rubbish / recycle rubbish in the correct place. To assist in the preparation of planning menus to offer variety, maximise on the use of seasonal products and ensure costs are line with the agreed budget.
- To assist in preparation of staff rota and be able to identify training needs.
- To assist in placing orders in accordance with the company purchasing policy.
- Ensure that the kitchen operates in line with current health & safety regulations.
- To ensure all area under your direct control are left in a clean state at the end of each shift.
- To attend meetings and training courses as required.
- Be prepared to occasionally work evening and/or weekend for functions and events.
**General Responsibilities**
- Ensure attendance to all staff meetings as required.
- Ensure that all policies and procedural requirements of both legislation and company are adhered to in order to promote a professional and flexible approach at all times.
- Ensure that the correct uniform is worn neatly and cleanly at all times.
- To ensure personal presentation is of the highest standard at all times.
- Ensure all necessary checks are carried out in the service and associated areas for food temperatures. Carry out all reasonable request of the management.
- As required provide cover for other staff during periods of absence.
- Be conscientious with regard to Health & Safety and report any hazards to the manager.
**Key personal skills and attributes**
- Team working abilities, Listening skills, the ability to work on own initiative
- Impeccable personal presentation, hygiene and behaviour to others, Food hygiene certificate preferred.
- The ability to be adaptable and be flexible as necessary.
- Reliable, Honest and able to demonstrate an open attentive approach to customer service.
- Willingness to learn new skills and take some responsibility.
- Ability to manage some moderately heavy lifting, carrying, and pushing.
- Knowledge / competencies Ability to demonstrate a good understanding and use of verbal English and Portuguese. Ability to demonstrate a good standard of written English/Portuguese and reading skills.
- First class culinary ability and the skills to develop the team and nurture progression from within.
- Similar experience of customer and / or food preparation environment is essential.
- Ability to demonstrate previous experience as supervisory level.
- A basic knowledge of IT and use of internet accounts, A working knowledge of Outlook, Excel and Word.
**All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in Portugal to be considered for this role. A police conduct report will form part of the selection process.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: 1,800.00€ per month