About this role
- Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals for residents, staff, and visitors.
- Plan and develop varied menus in consultation with management and dietitians.
- Prepare meals to meet special dietary requirements, including texture-modified diets, diabetic, gluten-free, and allergy-specific meals.
- Ensure all food is prepared and presented to a high standard.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness in accordance with HACCP and Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) guidelines.
- Monitor food quality, storage, stock rotation, and portion control.
- Order food supplies and manage kitchen inventory to minimise waste.
- Supervise and support kitchen assistants and other catering staff.
- Ensure all kitchen equipment is used safely and maintained appropriately.
- Comply with all health and safety, infection prevention and control, and fire safety procedures.
- Work collaboratively with nursing staff and management to meet residents' nutritional needs.
- Maintain accurate food temperature, cleaning, and HACCP records.