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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an experienced and creative Age Group Head Chef who can tailor menus to meet the needs of different age groups, from children to seniors. This role requires not only excellent culinary skills but also an understanding of nutritional requirements at various life stages. The candidate must be able to design balanced, healthy, and tasty menus that comply with dietary guidelines and client preferences.
The Age Group Head Chef will be responsible for leading the kitchen team, ensuring food quality, and maintaining food safety standards. They will work closely with dietitians, educators, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure that each meal is appropriate for the specific age group. This position is especially important in educational institutions, kindergartens, nursing homes, and healthcare facilities.
The ideal candidate is organized, able to work in a dynamic environment, and passionate about healthy eating. They must be capable of adapting recipes to accommodate allergies, food intolerances, and cultural preferences. Leadership skills, budget planning, and a high level of customer satisfaction are also essential.
If you enjoy cooking and want to make a positive impact on people's health through food, this is a great opportunity to join a professional team and grow your career in the food and nutrition sector.
Responsibilities
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- Lead kitchen staff and delegate tasks
- Ensure food quality and safety
- Collaborate with dietitians and health professionals
- Adapt recipes to meet dietary needs
- Manage budget and food procurement
- Control portion sizes and food waste
- Ensure compliance with hygiene and sanitation standards
- Educate staff on nutrition topics
- Promote healthy eating habits
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Experience as a head chef or executive chef
- Knowledge of nutritional needs for different age groups
- Food safety certification (e.g., HACCP)
- Ability to lead a team and organize work
- Creativity in menu development
- Ability to adapt to various diets and allergies
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Vocational or higher education in culinary arts or related field
- Proficiency in Latvian, preferably also Russian or English
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your experience working with different age groups?
- How do you adapt menus for children or seniors?
- Do you have a HACCP or similar certification?
- How do you handle food allergy concerns?
- How do you motivate your team?
- How do you ensure food quality and safety?
- Do you have experience with budget planning?
- How do you collaborate with dietitians or health professionals?
- How do you handle customer complaints?
- What are your favorite healthy recipes?
