Second Chef - Care Home

Overview

Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and to make what you do matter?

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them.
• Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Assist Head Chef in menu development.
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards.
• Create a warm, efficient and fun environment.
• Work within budget.
• Complete regular audits.
• Manage stock control.

Qualifications

• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent.
• A good understanding of nutrition.
• Experience of working with fresh seasonal food.
• The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home.
• Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus.
• Good understanding of HACCP.
• NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents.

Rewards Package

• Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection.
• Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referral.
• Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets.
• Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence.
• Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services.
• Tax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax.
• Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK.