Second Chef

Job Title: Second Chef

Location: Castle Dene, Throop Road, Bournemouth, BH8 0BD

Pay: Up to £14.50 per hour

Hours: 40 hours across a 4 day working week

Shifts: To be agreed at interview with Home Manager (include alternate weekend working)

Responsibilities

• Creating, preparing and cooking nutritious meals for residents, ensuring quality & presentation is always to a high standard.
• Planning meals/menus, consulting with residents and care staff to ensure individual dietary needs and preferences are catered for.
• Supervising and supporting the kitchen team alongside Head Chef.
• Ensuring all health & safety and other relevant legislation is adhered to.
• Covering for the Head Chef when necessary: ordering, checking in and controlling supplies.

Qualifications

• Certificate in NVQ Level 2 Food Production/Hygiene or willingness to undertake one.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience working in a kitchen producing attractive high-quality meals in high volumes.
• Understanding of health and safety and other current relevant legislation.
• Confidence to take the lead when needed and be a team player.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and development.
• Supportive, friendly experienced team.
• Person-centred care environment.
• Encouragement of residents to stay independent and active.
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs.
• Build genuine friendships with residents.
• Positive, team-focused atmosphere.
• Online/retail discounts – Blue Light Card.
• Paid induction and training.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Staff association.
• Local staff reward programme.
• Onsite learning and development team.
• Career progression.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.

Other Requirements

• You must be 18 years or older.
• We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

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