2nd Chef

Prestwickcare; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-run business as a Second Chef in a state-of-the-art care home in Newcastle. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive team, ensuring high-quality catering services for residents. You will assist the Head Chef, manage kitchen operations in their absence, and uphold health and safety standards. With a commitment to promoting a safe and welcoming environment, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the dining experience for residents. If you are passionate about catering and looking to grow your skills in a nurturing setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Full training package

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Leisure Discount Card

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and food preparation in a care home setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in food service.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in providing high-quality catering services.
• Supervise junior staff and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Catering Service

Food Safety Compliance

Inventory Management

Supervision

Dietary Meal Preparation

Education

Culinary Training

Health and Safety Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Food Handling Tools

Job description

Prestwick Care is a successful family run business, and we have a great opportunity for a Second Chef in our care home Brooke House in Newcastle. This is a great chance to work for a growing care provider within the North East and to work with a talented care team and supportive Home Manager.

Brooke House is located in Denton, just outside of Newcastle. It is a state-of-the-art care home which offers stunning views of the whole of the Tyne Valley to its residents. Its spacious and luxurious accommodation gives the sense of comfort and opulence to its residents and families.

Job Title: Second Chef

Location: Newcastle

Reporting to: Home Manager

Job Purpose and Scope:

To assist the Head Chef to provide a high quality catering service and take charge of the service in the absence of the Head Chef. To work within company policies and procedures. To ensure Health and Safety and Environmental Health compliance.

Areas of Personal Responsibility and Accountability:

• To assist the Head Chef in creating and maintaining cooking and cleaning regimes (daily, weekly, periodically etc.) for all areas of the kitchen in line with the Company’s quality philosophy.
• To ensure that any special dietary meals are prepared.
• To ensure that adequate food stock controls are in place in the absence of the Chef.
• To ensure that an inventory of kitchen equipment is updated and managed in the absence of the Head Chef.
• To ensure that food handling, cleanliness, health, safety, risk assessments and that all procedures required within the meal preparation areas operate to the highest possible standards.
• To supervise and instruct junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Care Home, giving help and guidance where appropriate.
• To report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.
• To understand and ensure the implementation of the Care Home’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
• To report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
• To promote safe working practice in the Care Home.
• To promote and ensure the good reputation of the Care Home.

Other Responsibilities/Deputising Requirements:

To promote safe working practice in the Care Home and ensure the good reputation of the Care Home. Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.

Why should you apply?

· Full training package
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Increasing portfolio of experience within the homes
· Supportive environment
· Staff Leisure Discount Card

If this vacancy sounds like something you would be interested in, please apply with your CV.