The Four Ferns Nursing Home are currently recruiting for a Sous-Chef to lead, manage and co-ordinate the day-to-day operation, maintaining high standards of food and service at The Four Ferns Nursing Home, Foxrock, Co. Dublin (part of the Virtue Group).

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented Sous- Chef to run a 5-star food service in one of Ireland's leading luxury nursing homes.

Job Details:

• Permanent contract
• Full-Time Role
• Excellent rates of pay
• Career Progression as part of expanding group

Duties Include (but are not limited to):

• Menu design, creative food preparation and running fine dining events
• Ensure that the highest standard of food quality, Nutrition, presentation and service are achieved and maintained at all times
• Ensure regular monitoring of menus for variety and cost and to provide innovative ideas for menu planning
• Tailoring recipes and menus for modified Diets
• The performance of any reasonable task which assists with the efficient operation of the unit
• Purchasing and ordering stock and food

Desired Skills:

• A passion for service and quality
• Good people management skills
• Flexibility and ability to work on own initiative
• Responsibility of stock management
• Professionalism and the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the business
• Hands-on operator with the ability to lead by example through operational excellence
• An excellent knowledge of Food Hygiene including HACCP

Qualification / Experience:

• Food Production / Culinary Arts and / or operational experience in: Working in a Nursing Home or Healthcare Environment is preferable 

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Career advancement opportunities
• Free training and development
• Subsides Meal Plan
• Bike to work scheme

Why work for us?

Teamwork and excellent provision of care are our trademarks. We offer flexible work practices, a friendly and homely working atmosphere, promotional, learning and developmental opportunities. We pride ourselves with exceptional resident care which stands at the forefront of our core values.

Four Ferns Nursing Home is an equal opportunities employer.