2nd Chef

Care South; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home group in the UK is seeking a passionate 2nd Chef to prepare and cook nutritious meals at St Ives Country House Care Home. You will work in a professional team atmosphere, ensuring high standards in meal preparation and supporting the Head Chef. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2 in Food Production/Hygiene and a passion for cooking. Benefits include a Blue Light Discount Card and industry qualifications.

Benefits

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry Based Qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen producing attractive and high-quality meals.
• Understanding of health and safety and relevant legislation.
• Confidence to take the lead when needed.

Responsibilities

• Create, prepare, and cook nutritious meals for residents.
• Supervise and support kitchen staff.
• Assist the Head Chef in meal planning and dietary consultations.
• Cover for the Head Chef when necessary.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Ability to meet deadlines

Team player

Education

Certificate in NVQ Level 2 Food Production/Hygiene

Job description

About The Role

• 2nd Chef
• Competitive pay rate of £14.00 per hour
• Hours - 40 hours per week over 4 days
• Shifts - 7:30am - 6:00pm or 7:00am to 6:00pm, to include alternate weekends
• Alternate weekend working / social working hours
• Working with fresh food
• Professional team atmosphere

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Chef to work with our current Head Chef at St Ives Country House Care Home near Ringwood.

As a not-for-profit charity within Social Care, we focus on the reward and recognition of all our people, our benefits include:

• Blue Light Shopping Discount Card
• Reward and Recognition Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Industry Based Qualifications

What you will be doing:

• Creating, preparing, and cooking all fresh nutritious and varied meals for our residents
• Ensuring preparation and presentation is always to a high standard
• Supervising and supporting our kitchen staff
• Assisting the Head Chef in planning meals and consulting with residents and care staff to ensure that individual dietary needs and preferences are catered for
• Covering for the Head Chef when necessary: assuming responsibility for ordering, checking in and controlling supplies

Who are we looking for:

Someone with a passion for cooking!

You will be organised with the ability to meet deadlines. Ideally you will have experience working in a kitchen producing attractive and high-quality meals

We’re looking for someone with a Certificate in NVQ Level 2 Food Production/ Hygiene or interested in undertaking one. You will need an understanding of health and safety and other current relevant legislation.

Confidence to take the lead when needed as well as be a team player.

If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team!

About The Company

PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.

As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.